Printables

Printable
Hey Diddle Diddle Create simple puppets with your child and retell the Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme.
Reading & Writing
Printable
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.
Mathematics
Printable
Learning Friends Koala coloring printable Meet Koala! She learns something new every day because she asks lots of questions!
Creativity & Life Skills
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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.
Creativity & Life Skills
Activity
Home campout! Set the stage for a great adventure right at home – and a love of reading to boot.
Language Learning
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!
Creativity & Life Skills
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Videos

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Koala's first day In this free webisode, the Learning Friends come together to teach Koala how to have fun at school.
Personal & Social Skills
Video
Keys to Kindergarten: Is your child ready? Help your child get ready for kindergarten by supporting development in 4 key areas.
Reading & Writing
Video
Hippo's show & tell In this free webisode, a field trip to the beach teaches Hippo a valuable lesson about confidence.
Personal & Social Skills
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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.
Personal & Social Skills
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.
Language Learning
Discussion
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...
Reading & Writing
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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.
Personal & Social Skills
Article
Developing oral language through nursery rhymes Nursery Rhymes contribute to the foundational skills young children need in their oral language development.
Language Learning
Article
Bringing their best behavior The time you spend with your child is filled with opportunities to talk about appropriate behavior.
Personal & Social Skills
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Learning Tips

Tip
Fitness fun Healthy fitness habits start early. Try these tips to get a move on great health.
Personal & Social Skills
Tip
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...
Personal & Social Skills
Tip
Dance party Help your child express himself through dance.
Creativity & Life Skills
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