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Must Read Online Short Stories for Kids

July 22, 2015

As a parent, you likely take pride in passing on the traditions of your youth. You smile when you see your child playing the same games you used to enjoy, vicariously reliving a fun-filled adolescence. Unfortunately, children do not play outside nearly as much as they used to, and I’ll…

Turtle Diary’s Recommended Math Games for Kindergarteners

July 20, 2015

The traditional class room learning styles are rapidly being replaced by ‘smart’ ways of teaching. Today’s technology has enabled us to enhance our child’s learning process through progressive and interactive programs. Research at John Hopkins University suggests that math skills are genetic and may be passed down by our ancestors.…

10 Difficult Spelling Words for Kindergarteners

July 15, 2015

You may be looking at your 4 or 5 year old’s writing and wondering, as you attempt to decipher what resemble letters from a ransom note, if your child is developmentally on track to be a good speller. Not to worry, kindergarten is the time in which you will see…

4 Ways to Teach Your Little One the Value of the Plant Life Cycle

July 13, 2015

Nature has always intrigued and amazed humans with its beauty. It is the power source that provides sustenance. To teach young kids to respect Mother Nature, it is essential that they get to know more about it and love it. Plants are the backbone of all human life and provide…

Best English Worksheets for Practicing this Summer

July 9, 2015

With so many ways to use the skills learned in English class in real life, it‘s no wonder that we want our little ones to do well in this. If your child has been struggling with English throughout the year you may be looking for ways to boost their skills…

5 Lessons Color by Number Teaches Your Child

July 8, 2015

Kids love activities that allow them to be creative, and coloring is arguably one of the most popular artistic pastimes for young children. Research has shown that children enjoy numerous developmental benefits when they participate in arts and crafts, and while coloring on its own can lead to a variety…