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Make way for money 26 Aug 2013 | 06:38 am
Who doesn’t like playing with money? Children are certainly no exception to that general rule and these money worksheets are sure to engage your young learner. Counting money can be fun, but first you...
Practice counting and writing numbers 20 Aug 2013 | 12:33 am
Counting accurately and writing numbers correctly are important foundation skills in mathematics. Children must actually master several skills to complete these counting and writing worksheets correct...
Introducing instant downloadable lesson plan! 16 Jul 2013 | 03:23 pm
I know the worksheets available on this website are helpful to many parents and teachers, but time after time I have received friendly e-mails from people looking for a little extra guidance on what o...
Making Summer Fun AND Productive 1 Jul 2013 | 09:33 am
Summer is a time that most teachers, parents, and students look forward to. The routine of school is not longer imposed on us and children and adults can take some much needed time to unwind and relax...
The Importance of Perseverance 23 May 2013 | 07:31 pm
In my many years in the classroom, I had the opportunity to observe all types of personalities in young children. Each child came with her own basic personality traits - some children were more active...
Nurturing Compassion in Children 18 Apr 2013 | 07:48 pm
Each child has her own personality. (That is so clearly seen in a classroom of twenty children!) But as a seasoned teacher of 4 and 5 year olds, I believe that regardless of a child’s innate personali...
Take a good look! (Tips for honing visual discrimination skills) 19 Mar 2013 | 12:33 am
Children can observe their surroundings in many ways. They can take a quick glance, they can look for obvious visual cues, or they can look carefully at the details. While every situation does not cal...
Helping children learn short vowel sounds 27 Feb 2013 | 07:50 pm
Children begin to read by learning to identify letters and the sounds those letters make. If you have followed some of my previous blogs, you may have noticed that I suggest introducing the letters in...
Learn to listen and listen to learn 4 Feb 2013 | 07:09 am
The winter months are ideal for working on auditory processing skills with your little one. Being “housebound” due to inclement weather can get a little boring by the time February rolls around, so le...
Take time to try patterns with your child 28 Jan 2013 | 05:55 am
In my experience with preschoolers and kindergartners, January is often a very exciting time of year. I always marveled at the growth that children exhibited when they returned from the two-week winte...
