Independent Play Spark Cards (Ages 5-6+)
These independent play cards for kids spark creativity, movement, and imagination—plus blank cards to add your own playful ideas!
Independent Play Spark Cards (Ages 5-6+)
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Summertime Yoga Poses (Ages 2-6+)
Summertime Yoga Poses (Ages 2-6+)
This summertime yoga activity for kids builds body awareness, focus, and imagination—plus a printable to design your own pose!
The Begin Approach
The Begin Approach
Discover the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach: Collaboration, Communication, Content, Creativity & Curiosity, Critical Thinking, and Confidence.
16 Fun and Easy Group Games for Kids at Home and in the Classroom
16 Fun and Easy Group Games for Kids at Home and in the Classroom
Group games help kids learn important social and emotional skills. We’ve collected 16 games to play with your child and their friends!
Super Sock Sort Activity + Certificate (Ages 2-5)
Super Sock Sort Activity + Certificate (Ages 2-5)
This sock sorting activity for kids builds early math skills like matching and counting—plus a printable certificate to celebrate!
Banana Bear Toast Recipe (Ages 3-5)
Banana Bear Toast Recipe (Ages 3-5)
Make snack time fun with the Banana Bear Toast Recipe—a no-cook activity for preschoolers that builds early math and kitchen skills.
Little Explorer’s Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-5)
Little Explorer’s Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-5)
Try this scavenger hunt for kids ages 2–5—perfect for exploring, learning new words, and building early thinking skills through play.
A Book About Me (Ages 3-6+)
A Book About Me (Ages 3-6+)
Celebrate your child’s growth with the About Me Printable Mini-book—perfect for reflection, self-expression, and end-of-year memories.
Roll Me a Story (Ages 3-6+)
Roll Me a Story (Ages 3-6+)
Build your child’s storytelling skills with a playful dice game that sparks creativity, imagination, and early writing confidence.
How to Help Kids Learn Perseverance: 10 Tips for Parents
How to Help Kids Learn Perseverance: 10 Tips for Parents
You know what they say: If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try again. Perseverance is an important lifelong skill, and teaching it to kids will help them confidently approach challenges with a growth mindset. In this article, we’ll explore what perseverance...
What Is Flexible Thinking? | Plus, How to Teach It to Kids
What Is Flexible Thinking? | Plus, How to Teach It to Kids
Flexible thinking is a key executive function, which helps regulate behavior and achieve goals. Discover how to help your child learn to think flexibly.
10 Fun Cooperative Games for Kids to Build Collaboration Skills
10 Fun Cooperative Games for Kids to Build Collaboration Skills
Cooperative games help your child build social skills like communication, turn-taking, empathy, and sharing. Here are 10 cooperative games for kids to try.