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March 13, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

Playful Preschool Math: 30 Fun Activities for Kids

Ever noticed how your toddler naturally counts their chicken nuggets or lines up their toy cars by color? Believe it or not, that is preschool math in action! You...

Organized classroom decorated and ready for the first day of school

March 13, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

17 Fun First Week of School Activities

The first week of school sets the tone for the rest of the year. Students walk in with mixed feelings, from excitement to nervous energy. Teachers face the task...

March 13, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

Amazing Flower Facts Most People Don’t Know

Did you know a single flower can be responsible for feeding half the world? That’s not an exaggeration. Flowers do far more than brighten up a room or make...

March 13, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

Call and Response Classroom Strategies to Boost Attention

Getting a room full of students to actually pay attention; that’s the real challenge, isn’t it? Teachers spend hours planning lessons. They prep activities, gather materials, and show up...

Parent reading alphabet book with child learning letters in a bright room.

March 13, 2026
Charlotte Taylor
Education & Learning

When Do Kids Learn ABCs?

Most parents start to wonder about this at some point. The nursery rhymes are playing on repeat. The alphabet chart is up on the wall. But is any of...

A collage of popular books for elementary students, including Bridge to Terabithia, A Wrinkle in Time, Wonder, The One and Only Ivan, My Father's Dragon, and Junie B. Jones, scattered on a light b

March 13, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

51 Popular Book for Elementary Students by Grades

Finding the right book for a child can feel like a guessing game. Too easy, and they get bored. Too hard, and they give up before the first chapter...

Kids solving different puzzle activities including hand-drawn paper mazes, a custom photo jigsaw puzzle, a DIY cardboard puzzle, and illustrated matching cards. (1)

March 12, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

35 Types of Puzzles for Children by Age Group

There’s something quietly powerful about a puzzle. One piece leads to another, and before long, a picture begins to emerge from chaos, almost like magic. But not every puzzle...

Children raising their hands during a Would You Rather game in a kindergarten classroom

March 12, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

155 Fun Would You Rather Questions for Kindergarten

Would You Rather is a simple game that gets young children talking and laughing. It asks kids to choose between two funny or interesting options. There is no right...

Teacher helping preschool children practice rote counting in a classroom

March 12, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

What is Rote Counting in Early Education?

Numbers are one of the first ideas children learn in school. Before they solve math problems, they start by saying numbers in order. This early step is called rote...

Child smiling at mirror with positive affirmation notes on it.

March 12, 2026
Dr. Patrick Anderson
Education & Learning

Positive Self Talk for Kids Made Simple

Kids say some pretty harsh things to themselves. “I’m so stupid.” “I can’t do anything right.” “Nobody likes me.” Sound familiar? Most parents hear these words and feel helpless....