7 Great Ways To Teach Telling Time To Your Kids

Telling-time activity printable for kids

Learning to tell the time is often tough for kids, but it’s a skill that they will need to master. Luckily, thereare lots of great ways that you can help them with it and have fun too! Here are some great ways to helpteach kids time telling skills that they’ll be sure to enjoy.

5+ Tips to Limiting Screen Time For Kids

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Limiting screen time is important for your child’s health. Research shows that excessive screen time can cause a wide range of health problems. These problems include cardiovascular disease, obesity, and even behavior problems. Studies also show that over-using screens can contribute to the development of myopia, a condition that will affect your child’s vision years […]

What is Autism?

What is autism spectrum disorder, Nilo

Several factors are used to determine the level of autism. These include the extent of social communication skills, the insistence on the sameness of activities and environments, and repetitive behaviors. However, there is no single standard definition of autism. If your child displays any of these characteristics, you may need to see a psychologist. What […]

How to Decorate For Back to School

How to decorate for back to school, Nilo

Need help decorating for back to school? We’ve got some ideas! Making a functional and stylish place to do homework is a great idea for making a school-friendly homework environment. For the walls, you can hang inspirational posters and resource charts. You can even hang a bulletin board with borders or an alphabet before the […]

Free summer themed printables for kids

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We offer many sheets are that are FREE and cover a wide range of topics (We’re also continuing to grow our list of FREE printables)! You can choose one to use in your home, or download one to your computer for a quick and easy lesson. You can also print out these free printables that you can laminate and […]

Rotating Toys – The Benefits of Rotating Toys

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Rotating toys is an excellent way to maintain organization in your child’s room. You will find that your child is more likely to appreciate fewer toys, which will make clean-up and playtime easier. Rotating toys will also help your child develop a sense of appreciation for the toys they have in their possession. In addition, […]

What Is Montessori Parenting?

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When it comes to discipline, what is Montessori parenting? Montessori parents believe in using natural consequences to teach children right from wrong. This means that misplacing a toy, for example, will lead to fewer pieces of food at meal time. Similarly, throwing food on the floor will mean less food during playtime. This way, children […]

5 Benefits of Independent Play for Kids

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The benefits of Independent Play are plentiful and include: Creative development, problem-solving, developing interests and skills, confidence, attention span, and more. Here are some simple suggestions for your child’s play time. Read on to learn more about the benefits of independent play. Also, be sure to share your own ideas with your child! He or […]

Fathers Day Superdad Printable for Kids

Superdad, Nilo

We offer many sheets are that are FREE and cover a wide range of topics (We’re also continuing to grow our list of FREE printables)! You can choose one to use in your home, or download one to your computer for a quick and easy lesson. You can also print out these free printables that you can laminate and […]

Teaching Your Toddler the Alphabet – Letter Activities For Toddlers

Letter learning activity for toddlers on the Nilo play table

You might be wondering how to start teaching your toddler the alphabet. Below you’ll find some tips for teaching your child the alphabet plus get letter activities for toddlers. We’ll also provide some free activity ideas for letters a, b and c to get you started! In addition, you can also find fun activities for […]

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