Pattern practice helps prepare a preschooler for later math and reading by helping developing brains develop the ability to store, remember, and repeat information. Use some sand slime and some mosaic tiles from the Seashell Playdatebox for this...
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Author Erin Gray discusses the importance of connecting virtually with long-distance family members. She’s also developed some fun tools you can download and use for free.
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Sand slime is a fun goo you make with clear glue and floral sand. Add a few colored pebbles and you have tools to learn about patterns.
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Use our Zinnia Tracking Printable as you plant easy-to-grow Zinnia seeds with a child. The sheet is designed so that both the child and a grownup or friend who lives
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Sun sensitive paper gives you a unique way to help your child discover the wonder of plants and leaves. This fun activity will send you on a treasure hunt to
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In an interview with Eloise Ginty, Literacy Specialist for Readeo.com, we discuss frustrations and solutions for reading aloud virtually with long-distance grandkids.
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A sensitive child can have an especially difficult time with a haircut. Here are two “toys” that have helped us overcome some of the anxiety.
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Here are five fun ways to turn your kitchen into a cookie measuring paradise. You’ll have so much fun, everyone just may forget how much they are learning. When we
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A sweet and tender book about Mamas and the babies who love them. Fun extension activities are included.
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6 easy methods you can use to amp up your long-distance storytime and make it more enjoyable for yourself and your grandkids.
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Simple straw rockets that allow you and your grandchild to practice coloring and cutting, then exploring the laws of physics together.
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Glue and colored paper scraps make make this a craft simple enough you can do it remotely with a child.
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