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Most trips to the grocery store are not particularly memorable, but there’s one I’ll never forget. It was the spring of 2019, and my then-four-month-old was in a car seat nestled into the shopping cart while her sister squirmed in the built-in seat. I was going about my usual business as a newly minted stay-at-home mom of two under 2—desperately cramming my to-do list into the brief and unpredictable windows between nursing sessions, diaper changes, and temper tantrums—when an older woman cut into my bleary-eyed view. “Enjoy it,” she told me. I nodded, smiled, and turned away to reach for...

I'm currently in Iceland, taking part in an incredible weeklong gathering called International Play Iceland. I will share some of my stories with you here on the blog in the coming days and weeks, but today I re-visited a school that I first saw back in 2015 during my first trip to Iceland. Being there, I was overwhelmed with the memory of that trip and this story in particular. The children in this story are now teenagers, but today they were once more five-year-olds in my heart.****** On Monday, a group of us were visiting a small preschool for the day. Over...

By Caitriona Maria As a parent, you play an essential role in your child’s education, even before they start school. One way to support your child’s development is by playing games. “Play is how children learn,” says Dr. Tiff Jumaily, a pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Play is natural for children and supports their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Children can test their limits and create challenges. Parents can connect with their children through play and share in the happiness it brings them. Preschool Games Here are eighteen games you can play with your preschooler to help...

Add these pumpkin beginning sounds picture cards to your collection of kindergarten or preschool pumpkin activities today. The matching game is great during a pumpkin theme, or try it near a trip to the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin sounds activity can be used in a few different ways, and you can differentiate based on the needs of your individual students. No matter how you use them, the beginning sounds pumpkins are great for your fall phonemic awareness and phonics lessons. Be sure to grab the free printable at the bottom of this post. Then incorporate it into your beginning sounds...

Osmo makes learning fun with expertly created educational games that combine technology and hands-on interactions. My oldest son used Osmo when he was in elementary school and absolutely loved it!  We had it at home and loved it so much that we recommended it to his PTO. The PTO bought Osmo kits for the entire school, so he had a lot of exposure to Osmo.  It was a big part of his childhood!  We are excited that our youngest son is in his prime Osmo years! It's fun to watch his excitement while he learns to math, reading, and more.  This year, we...