Article

Preschool skills checklist

 Use our preschool readiness checklist to determine if your child is ready for preschool.
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Activity

Bean math

 Try this trick to get the one-to-one connection between numbers and objects.
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Article

Eye love math

 Why visual skills are a must for math success - and how you can help.
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Activity

Pattern play

 Get the hang of patterns with this colorful cut-up craft.
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Activity

Natural numbers

 Take numbers out into the world to make counting second nature.
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Activity

Shape up

 Trace, sort and snip to help kids get their shapes down pat.
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Discussion

My 3-year-old wants a digital watch. Good or bad idea?

 Watches – whether they are digital or analog -- are a fun way to get your preschooler excited about time. Rather than focus on trying to teach your child how to tell time, start by helping him/her understand the notion of time. For example, help your child get a feel for how long a minute or an hour is. You can do this in a number of f...
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Activity

Yum-ola granola

 This math-happy recipe is sticky, gooey fun.
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Printable

A Jack-o-lantern for Scout

 Reinforce shape names while you design a fun Jack-o-lantern with your child!
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Printable

Halloween activity book

 Print 10 fun and educational Halloween activities featuring Scout & Friends, LeapSchool kids and more of your favorite LeapFrog characters!
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Printable

Connect the dots monster

 Connect the dots to reveal a handsome Halloween monster!
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Tip

Dough-nonsense

 When children play with play dough, challenge them to form and identify different shapes. Playing with dough strengthens small hand muscles, building strength for coloring and writing.
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