Big/little, happy/sad, up/down, cold/hot. These are a few examples of opposite words that young children know by the time they start elementary school. They seem, even sound easy to any of us, and they are, but not to kindergarteners. In fact, teaching the concept of opposites is one of the toughest challenges teachers and parents …
Are you wondering how high your 5-year-old can count? They still can’t count very high but there are ways to help them out. But, how high they should count.
When reading with young children, don’t stick to picture books alone. Find more options and tips for reading with young children.
Kids love stories, but sometimes, it’s hard to foster a love for reading in kids. But, all is not lost. These tips will help you foster the love for reading in kids who don’t like reading.
Choosing short picture books for your toddler is straightforward, but what about when they grow older? What if you have multiple children in different age groups and with varying tastes in literature? Here’s where things become complicated. Fortunately, you have several options to help you find age-appropriate books. You choose age-appropriate books by identifying your …
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Reading has many benefits for kids. It helps with language development, increases knowledge and helps with social skills. Read more.
Are you wondering when your child should start reading? This age-to-age guide gives you a hint on when you should start and why.
Drawing is important in developing your child’s communication, social, and creative skills. From the moment your kids start doodling, they are making art and, most importantly, expressing themselves. To encourage their creativity, you need to buy various tools to get them started. Some of the necessary drawing essentials include pencils, a sketchbook, charcoal, paper and …
The prolific American children’s author and cartoonist Dr Seuss wrote this in his book ‘I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!’: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Truer words have never been written. Books, especially children’s books, are portals to faraway …
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As a mum, I’m always looking for fun activities to keep my daughters busy. In the process, I stumbled on picture. The activities allow kids to improve their communication skills, build their imagination, and understand the significance of perspective. What’s more, creating picture talk activities that align with your kids’ interests is really simple. First, …
