Early Childhood Blog

Top 10 Learning Toys for Preschoolers and Books

by Jeana Kinne December 01, 2019

I set out to bring you my top 10 Favorite Preschool Toys! Hopefully these are ones you haven't seen before, but they are my absolute favorite! Just...

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Why Imagination is Important - The Bear Who Dreamed of Flying

by Jeana Kinne November 19, 2019

Have you noticed that children love pretend play? It seems like they are drawn to it immediately. Whether it be pretending an empty box is a train...

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Why Preschool Teachers Teach

by Jeana Kinne November 16, 2019

I have been working in the Early Childhood field for over 15 years. I always hear parents say "I don't know how you do this all day... I'm exhauste...

The 5 Best Fall Songs

by Jeana Kinne October 06, 2019

Singing is so much fun! Not only does it teach new vocabulary, but songs can also teach a variety of learning concepts. Here are my 5 favorite Fal...

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Pumpkin Patch Price Match Game!

by Jeana Kinne October 06, 2019

Materials Needed • One (1) Trip to the pumpkin patch (or pumpkin patch pretend play in your classroom)• Ten (10) Leaves Instructions: Step 1: Wh...

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Top 10 Block Center Additions

by Jeana Kinne September 27, 2019

I love the block area! The options for creativity is endless. Maybe one day a rectangle block is a spaceship, then the next day it's an elephant ...

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What Are Preschoolers Learning How To Do?

by Jeana Kinne May 24, 2019

Guest Post by: Lisa Orlando Developmental milestones are pertinent skills children can usually perform at a certain age. The milestones you look f...

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Kids Can Learn to Calm Down Without Tantrums!

by Jeana Kinne May 17, 2019

Written by: Julie Polanco, Homeschooling mom of four. I have four children with special needs. The two oldest live with ADHD and learning disabili...

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Young Children Can Communicate Their Feelings, Even When They Are Mad!

by Jeana Kinne May 01, 2019

Communicating our emotions is no easy task, especially when we are upset or angry. The first step to preventing tantrums is to learn what words...

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5 Easy Tips to Calm Down Your Child During a Tantrum

by Jeana Kinne April 17, 2019

Oh no!!! Do you hear that? Your sweet little boy just started to cry. Not the “ouch, I’m hurt” cry…. It’s the “I’m so mad and annoyed” cry. If you ...

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From Meltdown to Calm in 30 Seconds

by Jeana Kinne April 03, 2019

If your child learns the right skills, they can calm down in 30 seconds! What are these skills? You learned them a long time ago! Let's pretend th...

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5 Steps to a Child that Listens!

by Jeana Kinne February 18, 2019

Do you ever feel like your child has "selective hearing?" One moment they respond to you and the next minute they don't. Funny thing... when they d...

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