Ways to Help Children Develop Their Fine Motor Skills

You can help your child to hone his fine motor skills.  In fact, the more you vary daily activities, the more developed these skills will become and the better he will be prepared for kindergarten. These may seem like very simple activities that all children learn to do sooner than later, but some children start… Read More

Halloween Color by Number Printable

Kids love to color and our fun Color by Number printables are a great way to reinforce both number and color recognition.  They are also a great activity to use for fine motor skill development.  Plus kids will have a fun Halloween pumpkin and cat to hang in their room or on the family fridge.… Read More

Common Core Standards

If you have been around “teacher friends” this summer, you have likely heard the current educational buzz words, “The Common Core Standards” (CCS). This set of state-initiated standards, adopted by forty five of the fifty states, has been created to ensure continuity and college and career readiness. Beginning at the pre-kindergarten (pre-k) level and going… Read More

Practice Unhurried Reading For Preschoolers and Kindergartners

Are you feeling pressured by to-do lists that will help you raise the ideal child? Your head may be swirling from play date schedules, selecting the right educational program, starting that college savings fund, or developing a well-rounded child through a variety of after school sports. Oh, and don?t forget about proper nutrition and rest… Read More

Number Tracing Pre-K Worksheets

preschool kindergarten number tracing worksheet

Besides knowing how to identify numbers, preschool children need to learn how to write the basic numbers from 1 to 10.  These basic Number Tracing worksheets will help them practice. Just click on the link to print the individual free pdfs. Number Tracing worksheet 1-10 Number Tracing Worksheet 1-3 Number Tracing Worksheet 4-6 Number Tracing… Read More

22 Fun-Filled Reading Games and Activities

Learning to read is incredibly important, but not always easy. It is possible to help your child become a proficient reader without tears! Try some of these activities the next time you are reading with your child. By infusing a few fun elements, you can help your child develop a love of reading, promote crucial… Read More

D’Nealian Alphabet Tracing Worksheets for Uppercase Letters A to Z

d'nealian alphabet tracing letters

Print these free alphabet tracing worksheets for uppercase letters A to Z.  These practice sheets will help your preschoolers learn hand control and the correct formation of the letters of the alphabet.  These are the D’Nealian style letters.  Check with your child’s school to find out if they use D’Nealian or the standard block letters… Read More

Teachable Money Moments – The Preschool Years

The best way to teach kids financial literacy is in the context of their everyday lives. Here are several examples of how to capitalize (!) on everyday experiences: Money Moment 1: Young children love putting coins into vending machines. The next time your youngster asks for money for soda or bag of chips (and you… Read More

D’Nealian Alphabet Tracing Page to Print

This is a great printable worksheet for learning the letters of the Alphabet using the D’Nealian style letters.  Each pencil stroke is shown for this slanted letter style.  Be sure to check with your child’s school to find out which letter style they are using.  There is the standard block letter (Zaner-Bloser) and the slanted… Read More

Help Your Preschool Child Learn the Basics of Math

We are surrounded by math.  Numbers are everywhere and there are opportunities all day long to help your preschooler learn the basic concept of math.  Simple things like counting objects or pointing out numbers on buildings or packages are enough to get started.  Try to incorporate some of these easy activities into your child’s life… Read More