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Preparing a Toddler for School
Read along to discover some ideas to help prepare your toddler for the start of school.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Aug 19, 20214 min read


The Montessori Method
Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent or educator, you have probably already heard the term: Montessori. While it is over a century...
Danielle Rymer
Aug 13, 20213 min read


Traveling with a Toddler
Today, I'm sharing some activity ideas that helped keep my toddler busy and happy while traveling.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Aug 12, 20214 min read


Romp n' Roll Review
We discovered the perfect place to help develop and strengthen the larger muscle groups (gross motor skills) for our little learners.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 29, 20214 min read


Should the New Normal Include Online Learning?
Although the pandemic forced most to turn to online learning, with the rollout of vaccines, people (maybe even you) are questioning the...
Danielle Rymer
Jul 27, 20213 min read


Teaching Toddlers Color Recognition
Child development experts say toddlers can usually start to grasp the concept of color recognition and distinction around 18-24 months.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 22, 20215 min read


Pouring Station for Toddlers
Follow along to learn about the essentially zero-cost activity that taught L so much (including cause and effect, hand-eye coordination).
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 15, 20212 min read


MORE Sensory Fun!
This week we checked out a sensory activity that was different and exciting! Remember, the sense of touch is not limited to hands alone.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 8, 20212 min read


I Smell... Sensory Fun!
I always try to take L’s lead in what she chooses to explore and what I can “teach” her. I watch for what she naturally shows interest in.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 1, 20213 min read


What Does a Healthy Relationship Look like Between Student and Teacher?
In 2020, the National Center on Education and the Economy noted that students spend on average over 1,200 hours per year in a classroom....
Kathleen Bjork
Jul 1, 20213 min read


“Learning to Read” Developmental Stages
Did you know your little learner might start developing pre-reading skills at just six months old?
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 24, 20216 min read


The Art of Programming
My approach to teaching computer programming was always a bit unique. In my view, it is not something you memorize, like historical...
Shawnda Blake
Jun 23, 20213 min read


Teaching Toddlers to Take Deep Breaths
As a teacher, I watched conscious and controlled breathing help numerous children work through different types of challenges.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 17, 20213 min read


Colors...More than Meets the Eye
When you look at something, do you notice the colors right away? You most likely do and may not even notice. That is because colors play...
Dan Casey
Jun 15, 20213 min read


The Importance of Reading to Our Littlest Learners
It’s no secret that there are so many perks to reading- no matter your age. Explore the benefits of reading to babies and toddlers.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 10, 20216 min read


How Effective is eLearning?
Before COVID, eLearning may have been something you never thought of. While it was a good alternative for many educational institutions,...
Danielle Rymer
Jun 8, 20212 min read


FARMtastic Fun
Check out how we supported fine motor, gross motor, sensory, vocabulary/ language and social/ emotional development with a trip to the farm!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 3, 20215 min read


Benefits of Music in Child Development
Music helps develop vocabulary, increases sensory development, introduces and improves literacy and numeracy knowledge... and so much more!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
May 27, 20213 min read


Rainy Day Ideas for Little Learners
Keeping a little learner entertained at home on a rainy day may seem pretty daunting! Here are some of our favorite rainy day activities.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
May 20, 20214 min read


My Gym
We had our first session My Gym "Backyard Mobile" class this week and I am here to tell you- it was SO. MUCH. FUN!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
May 13, 20213 min read
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