Printables

Printable

Hey Diddle Diddle

 Create simple puppets with your child and retell the Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme.
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A full day of fun at school

 Get ready for school with the LeapFrog Learning Friends! This printable activity familiarizes children with school routines in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
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Learning Friends Koala coloring printable

 Meet Koala! She learns something new every day because she asks lots of questions!
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Activities

Activity

Make a Monster File to store artwork

 Inspire creativity & learn drawing skills with this Monster File inspired by the Imagination Activation Activity Book.
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Activity

Home campout!

 Set the stage for a great adventure right at home – and a love of reading to boot.
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Activity

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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Videos

Video

Koala's first day

 In this free webisode, the Learning Friends come together to teach Koala how to have fun at school.
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Video

Keys to Kindergarten: Is my child ready?

 Help your child get ready for kindergarten by supporting development in 4 key areas.
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Video

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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Discussions

Discussion

My child likes quiet play. How can I encourage more activity?

 While it is important for all young children to be physically active and interact with others, some children need more quiet or alone time than others.
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Discussion

My 4-year-old knows all the letters and their sounds. What is next step to learning to read?

 Congratulations on making a great start on this foundational academic skill! Reading is the gateway to learning and will help your child in many aspects of life.
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My three year-old is reading! Is she gifted?

 While your child is reading earlier than most children her age, it is difficult to determine whether your daughter is gifted because development unfolds unevenly at this age. In other words, it is not uncommon for a child to be advanced in one area of development (e.g., language), but slower in another area of development (e.g., physic...
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Articles

Article

What's the right age to start kindergarten?

 Kindergarten readiness is at the top of many parents' minds. While a child's birthdate is one indicator, parents should learn to judge school readiness by these other indicators.
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Article

Developing oral language through nursery rhymes

 Nursery Rhymes contribute to the foundational skills young children need in their oral language development.
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Article

Bringing their best behavior

 The time you spend with your child is filled with opportunities to talk about appropriate behavior.
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Learning Tips

Tip

Fitness fun

 Healthy fitness habits start early. Try these tips to get a move on great health.
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Feelings matter

 Take time to listen to your toddler's feelings. Help put labels to feelings ("You're smiling, you look happy!") and articulate what types of situations might be sources of uneasiness ("Did it make you sad when he didn't share his toy?"). Ask questions, and don't be afraid to share your feelings. Use these teachable moments to make link...
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Dance party

 Help your child express himself through dance.
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