When’s the last time you thought about the importance of scissors in a toddler’s development? It might surprise you, but those small snips and cuts teach your littles more than just how to handle paper. Scissors help toddlers develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and even cognitive abilities. Crafting these skills early sets the foundation…
Counting is like the ABCs of mathematics. Just as learning the alphabet is essential for reading, counting is the first step in understanding numbers. When toddlers start counting, they begin to recognize the relationship between numbers and quantity. This root skill serves as the foundation for all future math learning. We’ll explore playful activities that…
At my in-home childcare program, I prioritize helping toddlers develop independent skills early on, setting a strong foundation before they transition to a morning preschool program or head off to kindergarten. My goal is to send them off equipped with basic skills that give them a head start and prepare them for further learning. While…
Are you looking for a fun and effective way to help the toddlers and preschoolers in your care practice the alphabet? As in-home childcare providers, we are helping these young minds on their learning journey from toddlers to preschoolers to elementary students. ABC flash cards are an incredible tool to make learning interactive and engaging….
Whether you are a childcare provider, another form of caregiver, a stay-at-home parent, or a parent just looking for fun and easy crafts for toddlers and preschoolers, it can sometimes be exhausting coming up with a game plan. When you start searching the web or other social platforms for ideas and see more ideas then…
How would you feel if I told you not every activity we prepare for our littles has to be extravagant and beautiful and costly. We don’t have to spend tons of money on Amazon or time on Pinterest. We can create simple, fun, engaging, and educational activities with a few items you have at your…
Crafting with toddlers and preschoolers is not just about creating cute keepsakes or passing the time; it’s a vital aspect of their development. But what about those tiny artists who have just turned one? Is it really possible to engage them in crafting activities? Absolutely! Recently I was asked if it was too soon to…
Do you ever just blink and it’s the next season, the next holiday, the next week. If you are in any business that decorating for holidays or seasons is something you do I bet you have that feeling this time of year. New Years to Earth Day go by in a blur of painting projects…
I am super excited for this new Easter bulletin board I have created for you and my in-home childcare group! Years ago my youngest sister had a pet bunny and we would take photos with her and the kids for Easter. Holiday pictures are one of my other favorite things to do around here. I…
When I make bulletin boards for my in-home childcare, I love adding the kids in some way or another. This year they will be The Cat in the Hat. Selling handmade Dr. Seuss items online or in person I’m sure you are going to know what I am going to say about this one ‘I…
