Looking for some children’s books that can help kids get comfortable with the idea of heading off to school? Try these 5 great books about back to school!
5 Great Back to School Books for Kids
Using Hot Wheels for Early Math and Language Skills
We hosted a momstown Hot Wheels Track Challenge and during the event it was clear that not only can playing with cars and tracks be hours of entertainment for your preschooler, there are several teachable moments that help develop important skills.
6 Ways to Teach Early Math Skills with Coloured Craft Sticks
We love this inexpensive and effective math manipulatives to help your child learn their colours, numbers, patterns and shapes using only coloured craft sticks and velcro dots found at the dollar store. Great ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and school aged kids.
10 Great Activities to Teach Your Child about Colour
We love to get creative with crafts, but momstown moms know that there are lots of ways to teach your child about colour through science, sensory bins and even outdoor scavenger hunts! Here are 10 great activities to help your toddler and preschooler learn about colours and colour mixing.
Full-Day Kindergarten: Are they being prepared for Grade 1
A new report was released today from the Globe & Mail that outlines the academic impact that full day kindergarten has on our Grade 1s. Is it glorified daycare or is it helping prepare our kids?
The Cat in the Hat Number & Patterning Game
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday and momstown moms and kids want to celebrate with crafts from their beloved Dr. Seuss books! We love this Cat in the Hat craft that incorporates fine motor skills, counting and patterning practice!
Name Train Craft for Preschoolers
I have a preschooler who is anxious to learn how to spell and write her name! With “transportation” on our minds this month at momstown, we decided to make a Name Train! My daughter loved to make her name rocket ship, so we was really excited to write her letters on the train “cars” and glue them on the tracks in the right order!
15 Ways to Celebrate Family Literacy Day
Every year Family Literacy Day is celebrated with thousands of events in homes, schools and literacy organizations across Canada. Here are 15 Ways to Celebrate Family Literacy Day and enjoy reading throughout the year!
Personalized Alphabet Ornaments for Kids
Create a personalized ornament to match your child’s first letter of their name. Simple and easy craft.
5 Books and Songs about Princesses for all ages
Whether your princess is dressed up for a tea party or to act out a fairy tale, she will love reading about the stories from the tops of the castles.
Teaching your Child to Recognize their Name- Rocketship Craft
A great craft to help kids recognize and learn their own name.
Exploring Spring with Baby Sensory Bins
Baby love sensory bins to explore, touch, smell and learn. Some tips on how to create a spring themed sensory bin for your baby.
Build letters with popsicle sticks!
Next time you and your child have a popsicle together, save the sticks and see what letters you can make!
Developing Pre-Literacy Skills at Home
Great ways to practice pre- literacy skills at home with your preschooler or kindergartener.
Science Lesson at the Strawberry Farm: Pollination
Not only does the strawberry farm offer up some delicious snacks and fun outdoors, but it’s a great opportunity to learn a bit of science and talk about pollination. Here’s how.
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