FINDING QUIET MOMENTS IN THE CHAOS

My husband's birthday falls in the middle of a pandemic, but I still wanted to do something special, so my toddler and I baked him a cake!

THIS is the book that inspired me to become a book blogger. After reading it, I wanted to tell everyone I knew about it.

A tribute to teamwork and a lesson in cooperation disguised as “rough and tough construction play” is sure to be a new favorite book!

One of fundamentals of early childhood is building with blocks. This unit examines the trucks, tools and tradesmen involved in construction.

In the Garden with Dr. Carver by Susan Grigsby // Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell. This book is a beautiful celebration of the life and...

Seeds are the ultimate metaphor for raising children. They start out so tiny, but with time, nurturing and care they grow and thrive!

This book stopped me in my tracks. Leave it to a children’s book to perfectly depict how it feels to put yourself and your idea out there.

When I think of eggs, I immediately think of baby chicks, but this unit reminded me that eggs are so much more... and so much fun!

Someone should have prepared me for Hattie Peck by Emma Levey. As someone who struggled with infertility, it brought me to tears.

We all experience weather differently, depending on the climate where you live. This unit explores the effect weather has on daily life.

Albert Einstein said “The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” Or in this case, a librarian.

Today I created a Read-along with “Swimmy” by Leo Lionni, a book with astonishing artistry and an important message about problem solving...

Farm animals are a universal language of childhood. This unit takes a closer look at farm animals and life on the farm.

Spending your stimulus check: We need to be strategic about where we are investing our dollars, and it needs to start much closer to home.

The Transportation unit kept the momentum going because it was high-interest and embodied the concept of learning through play.

Coronavirus can help us evaluate what really matters. There are worse things than being forced to spend time with the ones we love.

There are 7 key elements to look for in books when reading to toddlers. You are the curator of your child's library; see tips for choosing.

Community helpers to the rescue! My toddler's eyes were opened to the idea of a community where everyone has a role and we all do our part.

Books become a valuable teaching tool in the hands of a parent, to shape their child's character, perhaps more important than academics.

Learning and fun go together like kids and ice cream in Unit 8: Things That Go Together. Preschoolers will learn about pairs and friendship.