Printables

Printable

Learning Friends Ms. Giraffe coloring printable

 Meet the Learning Friends' teacher, Ms. Giraffe! Her favorite thing about school is her students!
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Building together color by number

 Get ready for school with the Learning Friends! Kids practice math while completing this cute color-by-number.
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What will Koala see at school?

 This printable activity helps your child get ready for school while practicing the skill of sorting items into sets.
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Activities

Activity

Grace’s honey tasting

Here's a sweet way to bring the learning from Gracie's Attic to life!
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Pressed leaf nature book

 What do you do in the fall when the wind starts to blow? Go outside and collect some free art supplies!
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Starfish sugar cookies

 Decorating these sugar cookies gives you and your little learner an opportunity to talk about the amazing science of sea stars.
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Videos

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The making of a kid-tough tablet

 We know kids play hard, so we make our tablets kid-tough. Before handing an expensive tablet to your tot, ask "Can your tablet do this?"
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Hippo's show & tell

 In this free webisode, a field trip to the beach teaches Hippo a valuable lesson about confidence.
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Playground Dad's daughters review LeapBand

 Not only does the LeapBand help children learn a wide range of new skills, but you’ll also find that these wearable devices are fun for the whole family!
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Discussions

Discussion

My son is struggling with counting. How can I help him?

 By the time most children are five years of age, they are able to count to 20. If your son is still struggling with counting, try making a game out of counting objects throughout the day – apples at a grocery store or the number of seconds it takes for the traffic light to turn green – and count out loud with your child. You can also h...
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My parent-teacher conference was rushed. Do I ask to meet again?

 It is not uncommon for teachers to have up to 30 children in their classroom, which can make it difficult for teachers to give students – and parents – the personalized attention they need. While it is important for you to keep this in mind, you should always feel comfortable contacting your child’s teacher with any concerns that you h...
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What are some ways to encourage my son to sound out the letters in a word he doesn’t know?

To encourage your son to sound out words he doesn’t know, help him build confidence blending and segmenting words. For example, you might start by having him listen to you stretch out the two-sound word “me” (e.g., m-ē).
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Articles

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Up for school

 Try these tips to reestablish your child’s morning and evening routines.
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Kid-worthy causes

 Get kids involved in giving with this list of kid-friendly charities.
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Now we're cooking

 The many benefits of mixing, pouring and stirring as a family.
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Learning Tips

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Your child's self-esteem

 To raise a competent child who loves to learn, confidence is key.
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Fitness fun

 Healthy fitness habits start early. Try these tips to get a move on great health.
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Size it up

 So many things come in different sizes, making it easy to practice ordering skills.
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