preschoolers

Easter is the perfect time for hands-on learning, and this Easter Alphabet Egg Hunt activity helps young learners practice recognizing and matching uppercase and lowercase letters in a fun and engaging way. With a free printable template, children can cut, …

Make Easter extra special with a fun and educational Easter Egg pattern matching activity perfect for three-year-olds! Older kids can color and decorate the eggs, then the younger kiddos can match patterns, shapes, or colors for hours of engaging play. …

Spring is the perfect time to bring hands-on learning into play! This Easter-themed sensory bin engages children in counting, sorting, and fine motor skill development while keeping them entertained. With simple materials and easy setup, this activity is great for …

Easter isn’t just about egg hunts and candy—it’s also a great opportunity to encourage your child’s love of reading! A carefully chosen book can make a wonderful addition to their basket, providing stories that inspire, entertain, and teach valuable lessons. …

Science is everywhere—in the rustling leaves, bubbling pots on the stove, and even the stars twinkling above. Helping your kids fall in love with science doesn’t require fancy equipment or elaborate experiments. With a little curiosity and creativity, you can …

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Bring some extra giggles to your kiddo’s day with St. Patrick’s Day joke lunchbox notes! These free printable notes are full of lighthearted jokes and riddles about leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold, making lunchtime both entertaining and festive. Perfect …

Have fun creating magical faux mini stained glass Valentine hearts with your kiddos—perfect for brightening any window! This fun craft combines colorful designs, heart shapes, and creativity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Explore easy techniques using tissue paper, clear contact paper, …

As parents, we are our children’s first teachers, and the steps we take early on can set them up for a lifetime of successful reading and learning. Here’s our guide to some key literacy terms, concepts, and tips that every …

Dancing is a great way for your kids to burn off excess energy and have fun when the weather is awful and everyone is going just a little bit stir-crazy. Get them up and moving with these YouTube dances. We …

This leafy indoor/outdoor alphabet hunt lets kids get into the spirit of Fall with matching letters and colors. Add spelling to the hunt for older kids and the whole family can play! It’s finally FALL! I hope you are blessed …

Nothing lifts our spirits quite as much as feeling loved. These little lunchbox love notes will give encouragement and put a smile on your child’s (or your spouse’s?) face. Get the free download and pack one in their next lunch. …

“I’m bored,” are often two of the most terrifying words heard by parents.   But with a little brainstorming, they don’t have to be.  Instead, you can turn boring into a wonderful time of fun, learning and adventure! Growing up …

True or false? It’s okay to give kids early reader books featuring characters they love. Kids may like books with their favorite characters, but do they need them? Will early reading series — Step into Reading or I Can Read …

STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens | science, technology, engineering, math activities for kids from 4-H and HughesNet | free STEM for school and home

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