Kindergarten

Preschoolers often will use either hand as well as switch hands often during play and fine motor activities. At this age children need to have many opportunities to practice activities which...

Would you like to homeschool your kindergartner but don't know where to begin? You can give your child a wonderfully full and fun kindergarten education for a minimal amount of money. Find out how!

Whether your child already knows how to read or is just beginning to learn, it is never too late to help your child along to become enthusiastic about reading. The earlier you encourage your...

The idea behind the sound box, or sack as my daughter's head start calls them, is to assist with teaching the alphabet by finding multiple things that begin with the same letter. Sounds easy...

It's essential for children to learn fine motor skills. While all children develop at different rates, parents and teachers of kindergarten-age children should especially focus on improving fine...

Activities to improve fine motor skills teach 5-year-old children to control their muscles. They also improve hand-eye coordination for children. Many common activities that 5-year-old children...

Graduation favors are not just for older students. Kindergarten graduation favors add a special touch to the completion of the first phase of a child's formal education and can make this special...

As children advance in their education from preschool to kindergarten, they need to develop fine motor skills. Learning to manipulate individual fingers to perform necessary tasks early in their...

Children learn to use video and computer games at an early age, and parents can take advantage of this by introducing their five-year-olds to some online educational games. Kids will learn without...

According to U.S. Department of Education resources on early childhood mathematics learning, parents enhance a child's later mathematics success in school by beginning to point out mathematical...

My son just started kindergarden this year. When we got the homework assignment that we had to learn how to tie shoes over the weekend my husband and I were a little scared. I think every parent...

It is pretty easy to teach a baby to read. One of my first books was "Snug House, Bug House". I learned to read at the age of two. I still love that book. And you only need a few...

When teaching a child to read, one of the best ways to build up their reading level is to expose them to as many words and concepts as possible. This forces them to sound out words they do not...

Kindergarten is a huge milestone in every child's life. Is your child ready or should you delay a year? Only you can determine the right choice for your family. There are a few ways to assess...

Kindergarten learners are eager to learn and open to opportunities to explore science. At this age, they are beginning to understand the relationship between objects, living and non-living things,...

Math and kindergarten don't seem like a likely pairing. Kindergarten is known for coloring, playing, socializing and getting use to the whole school routine. However, math in kindergarten is very...

This article helps with teaching your child to recognize words from a list in a simple word search game.

Hula hooping is a great activity for children of all ages. The hula hoop can be traced back to ancient Greece, where athletes twisted grape vines into hoops to use for conditioning their...

Before children begin school, many of them can already recite the alphabet. Once they reach kindergarten, children begin to learn how to recognize the letters and know what sounds they make. They...

For young children who have only had older siblings or siblings of one sex to play and interact with, or who are an only child, socializing and interacting with others in a class room setting can...

Science is a fascinating subject, full of challenges, experiments and unexpected results. Everyday objects can become a source of explaining science and creating a sense of wonder for the child....

Rainbows are beautiful and kids love drawing them. With this neat little trick to help them they will always put all the colors in the write order.

It is important to give your child as much background in math as possible, especially at a young age. But don't worry - math activities can be fun for young children. Try some of these math...

If you’re homeschooling your kids or you want to reinforce regular school learning, you might want to figure out how to create homework for kindergarten students. The steps below will explain how...

Starting school is a very big deal for a child and although it is exciting it can also be frustrating. For children that did not attend preschool the transition can seem even more difficult....

Ahh… the most common kindergarten words. If you’re a parent with a child just starting out school, you might be wondering what the most common kindergarten words are. Why? Well, by knowing this...

For many parents of 4 and 5 year olds, the choice between full day and half day kindergarten can be complicated. If you live in a school district that offers both types of kindergarten, you must...

Learning should be fun because kids learn best at play. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter Ee. For the rest of the alphabet check out my other...

Learning should be fun because kids learn best that way. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter Kk. For the rest of the alphabet check out my other...

Learning should be fun becase kids learn best at play. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter Mm. For the rest if the alphabet check out my other...

Play is an important part of child development. The United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child states that engaging in play is a basic human right and the American Academy of Pediatrics...

Learning should be fun because kids learn best at play. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter Nn. For the rest of the alphabet check out my other...

Learning should be fun because kids learn best at play. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter Oo. For the rest of the alphabet check out my other...

Learning should be fun because kids learn best that way. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter Qq. Check out the rest of my articles for the rest of...

Learning should be fun because kids learn best that way. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter R.

Learning should be fun because kids learn best that way. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter S.

Learning should be fun because kids learn best that way. Follow these great ideas and activities for a fun filled week of learning the letter Tt.

Learning should be fun and not boring because kids learn best that way. Follow these great ideas and activites for a great week of learning the letter Uu.

Getting a child ready for their very first day of school can cause some anxiety (among the parents AND the kid!), but with a little preparation both you and your child can both face that first day...

It's time for kindergarten. You're sending your child off into the wide world. But is he ready? Your child doesn't have to master all of these skills, but the more he's working on, the better...

Parenting advice aside, it can be tough to tell if your preschooler is ready to move on to kindergarten. Preparedness requires a combination of skills including emotional and social. Education is...

The first day of kindergarten is exciting for you and your child because he or she is beginning their formal schooling. You want to make sure the first day of kindergarten is enjoyable and stress...

Art helps a child have a well rounded education. Including art in the curriculum helps develop a child's cognitive, social and motor skills. The study of art should not just include art activities...

Getting children excited about reading gives them a good start in their education. Opportunities to get them excited often present themselves in everyday play activities. Also, positive...

Tired of that same old write your letters with paper and pencil over and over. No wonder kids don't like to write how boring. Well lets fix that with these fun writing activities.

In classrooms, especially at the elementary level, holidays provide the perfect excuse for teachers and students to branch out from their usual routines. Sneaking educational lessons into...

Starting kindergarten is a milestone in a child's life. Parents play a vital role in preparing their children for this step. Kindergarten is not only about education, it's also a place for playing...

It is that time of year that parents and children are starting to think about school. Children will be returning to school shortly, but for some children – our youngest students – it will be a...

If you are a parent who finds reading books to be boring but you want to teach your child to read, then these simple steps are for you! It’s okay if reading just isn’t your thing…you can still...

Speech problems in typically developing children may result from not hearing speech sounds clearly, habitually breathing through the mouth rather than the nose, and/or weak tongue, lip and facial...