With our printables, activities and tips, you can help ensure your child is ready for kindergarten and school routines. Keep your child interested and engaged with k, activities, tips, discussions and videos.
A full day of fun at schoolGet ready for school with the LeapFrog Learning Friends! This printable activity familiarizes children with school routines in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Make a Monster File to store artworkInspire creativity & learn drawing skills with this Monster File inspired by the Imagination Activation Activity Book.
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...
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.
Feelings matterTake 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...