Gorgeous Spring Books for Kids

 

Check out 40+ nature-inspired spring books for kids right here in one spot! You will find books about gardening, spring animals, weather and general spring topics.

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Art Projects For Infants: Exploring Textures & Colors

 

In this article, they explore a few simple ways to introduce art and creative experiences to the youngest children in your care.

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Indicadores Del Desarrollo

 

Dar los primeros pasos, sonreír por primera vez y decir “adiós” con la mano son destrezas a las que se denomina indicadores del desarrollo.

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When Kids Grab, Push, And Play Too Rough: What It Can Mean

 

Have you ever wondered why some kids play too rough and grab or crash into things? Sometimes, kids who seem “pushy” or aggressive have challenges that make it hard for them to realize they’re being rougher than is acceptable.

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11 Books About Spring for Little Ones

 

From baby animals and wiggling worms to refreshing rainstorms and even “stinky” spring smells, here are 11 favorite books about spring worth checking out.

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What Is Physical Literacy?

 

Physical literacy is when kids have developed the skills, confidence, and love of movement to be physically active for life.

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100 Low-Prep Activities You Can Do in Your Own Backyard

 

Here are 100 no-prep and low-prep backyard activities for kids that you can try just steps from your home, right in your own yard! Sometimes getting outdoors is a challenge, but this free printable checklist can help!

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My Preschooler Has No Self-Control. Is This Typical?

 

Kids this age have a lot of energy. They’re impulsive. They often run around, can’t wait their turn, and interrupt. Expecting them to behave like little adults isn’t realistic.

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7 Effective Limit Setting Strategies to Prevent Bullying

 

As an educator, your role in preventing bullying is critical. One powerful approach you can employ is limit setting. This proactive strategy establishes clear expectations and boundaries, creating a safer and more supportive environment for all.

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A Skill Learned: Compassion

 

Support the development of compassion in children and those around you.

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Nurturing Communication in Kids with Autism

 

How parents can encourage social interaction in children on the spectrum.

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What Is Profound Autism?

 

Find out more about a proposed category for kids on the severely impaired end of the autism spectrum.

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10 Music and Movement Activities for Preschoolers

 

Get the children up and movin' and groovin'.

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7 Tips to Keep Tweens and Teens From “Checking Out” At the End of The School Year

 

Kids with learning and thinking differences may feel burned out by the end of the school year. Use these tips to help them stay engaged.

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Autism And Picky Eating

 

Practical tips for parents of kids with rigid eating habits and problem mealtime behaviors.

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Family Activity: Trees As Habitats

 

In this activity, children will inventory the plants and animals that live in, on, and around trees and discover how plants and animals depend on trees in many ways.

Climate Change Resources for Students and Teachers

 

There are resources and lesson plans for digging into data on everything from CO2 emissions to population density, analyzing environmental and ecological systems, and understanding renewable energy and conservation.

How Physical Literacy in Childcare Benefits Children, Parents, and ECEs

 

In a Canadian study, it found big benefits in all areas of child development (cognitive, social, emotional, and physical), including significant improvements in executive function, language and communication skills, and emotional self-regulation associated with physical literacy programs.

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How To Make the Most of Loose Parts Play in Preschool

 

From counting and classifying to literacy lessons, teacher-tested learning opportunities that encourage autonomy and creativity.

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Why Kindergarten Is an Essential Time to Teach a Growth Mindset

 

Teachers can use these strategies to help young learners embrace mistakes, build resilience, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

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Why Kids Need to Play with Mud, Tires, Fire, And Junk

 

Find out what happens with more free play and praise and less time management.

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Disruptive Behavior: Why It’s Often Misdiagnosed

 

Tantrums and defiance may mask issues that aren't apparent to teachers and parents.

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Helping Kids Who Are Immature

 

What parents can do to support children who are behind their peers emotionally.

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What Is Intellectual Developmental Disorder?

 

Find out more about this disorder and how parents can support kids with an intellectual disability.

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School Burnout in Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

 

Kids with learning differences and ADHD are at greater risk of burnout than other kids. That’s because their challenges can create constant stress. Learn more and get tips to help.

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When Kids Refuse to Go to School

 

How to recognize what's called 'school refusal' and how to get kids back in class.

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How Can We Help Kids with Self-Regulation?

 

As a parent or teacher, chances are you’ve witnessed a tantrum or two. We expect them in two-year-olds.  But if your child reaches school age and meltdowns and outbursts are still frequent, it may be a sign that they have difficulty with emotional self-regulation.

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Anxious Stomachaches and Headaches

 

Physical symptoms are often the way children experience anxiety.

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Physical Literacy and Physical Development

 

As children learn and practice new movement skills over time, they develop the confidence and motivation to use those skills to stay physically active.

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Board Books to Help Littles Practice Patience

 

As caregivers and teachers, we can help young children implement a few simple strategies to make waiting more bearable for everyone.

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