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Organization Station

Activities Parenting

Back to School: Clothing Organization Station 

Mornings with little ones, especially school mornings, can be… challenging. While you’re juggling breakfast, teeth-brushing, prepping lunch, and filling backpacks,

Small boy reading a book

Reading

Making Connections In Reading: How To Help Your Child

Making connections is an essential reading strategy that improves comprehension.

Parenting Reading

What Is Decoding While Reading? | A Guide For Parents

Understand how decoding works so you can support your child as they learn to read.

Dinosaur Printable

Printables

Fossil Finder Printable: Roll a Dino!

Help Tisa build cool dinosaurs for the Dinosaur Museum! 🦖 What You’ll Need: Pencil Crayons or markers Die or dice

kids’ imagination

Creativity

8 Ways To Build And Encourage Kids’ Imagination

Use these tips to encourage kids’ imagination so they learn to think outside the box.

Kid having make-believe play with a kitchen

Creativity

The Importance Of Make-Believe Play For Children

Discover why make-believe play is important for a child’s development.

Printable Finger Puppets

Printables

Emotions Finger and Stick Puppets

Let’s put the fun in feelings! We’re so excited to visit Cici’s Meditation Station to learn all about mindfulness, meditation,

Sensory Zen Garden

Creativity Activities

Sensory Ocean Zen Garden

We’re cool, calm, and ready to create! This DIY Sensory Zen Garden is a creative way to help kids stay

kid practicing letter formation

Activities

What Is Letter Formation? | Plus, 7 Tips For Practicing 

Letter formation helps your child write legibly. Use these tips to make practicing fun!

popsicle

Creativity Activities

Color-Changing Coconut Popsicles!

Practice measuring and color-mixing while making some delicious summer treats (and memories) with your little ones.

pizza math printable

Math Printables

Mini Number Pizzas Printable!

Get ready to put your math skills (and your appetite) to the test with this fun-filled mini pizza-making printable!

colors for kids

Activities Creativity Subjects

Colors For Kids: How To Help Your Young Child Learn Colors

Use these tips and fun activities to help you teach colors for kids.

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