Kids

12 Visual Memory Activities and Strategies for Kids | Visual memory is the ability to remember what something looks like, and it's an important skill kids need to help them learn since so much of the material presented by teachers in school is visual. Whether you're working on this skill at home, in the classroom, or in occupational therapy, we're sharing our favorite tips, worksheets, games, exercises, and activities to help boost a child's visual memory in a fun and engaging way.

7 Visual Memory Activities and Strategies for Kids

10 Social Emotional Activities for Preschoolers | What is social emotional development, why is it important, and when and how do you teach this to children? We're answering all of these questions, and we're also sharing a list to ideas you can use at home and in the classroom to help kids understand and manage their emotions, develop empathy, develop positive relationships, and acquire the skills needed for effective communication and problem-solving.

10 Social Emotional Activities for Preschoolers

10 French Toast Recipes that Wow | French toast is an easy brunch recipe that leaves you feeling full and satiated, and you can make it simple and healthy, or gooey, fluffy and...not so healthy. In this post, we're sharing 17 tips to take your French toast making skills to the next level, and we've also curated 10 simple recipes that wow. Click for our fav French toast upgrades, including a Denny's copycat recipe, stuffed French toast sticks, a buttery brioche bread recipe, and more!

10 French Toast Recipes to Elevate Your Brunch Plans

7 Dysgraphia Tips and Tools for Parents and Teachers | What is dysgraphia? What are the signs and symptoms? How is it different than dyslexia? And what accommodations can be made to help kids learn, both at home and in the classroom? We're answering all of these questions, and we link to additional occupational therapy activities and resources, including activities to improve fine motor skills, handwriting activities and tools, and handwriting alternatives like self-paced typing lessons.

7 Dysgraphia Tips and Tools for Parents and Teachers

14 Family-Friendly Fun Ping Pong Ball Games | If you're looking for indoor games both kids and adults will enjoy, you will be amazed at how much fun you can have with a few ping pong balls! And if you have some paddles, plastic cups, glasses, balloons, and golf tees, even better! From ping pong bowling, to ping pong golf, to a kid-friendly version of beer pong, we're sharing 14 ideas that double as minute-to-win-it games and also improve hand-eye coordination and concentration skills!

14 Fun Ping Pong Ball Games the Whole Family Will Enjoy

10 Brain Break Games for the Classroom to Help Kids Focus | Scheduling regular brain breaks into your class lesson plans is important for kids of all ages -- from PreK, to elementary and middle school, to high school and beyond. Taking regular breaks helps with focus and concentration, allows kids to retain material, and allows for greater emotional regulation. Whether you need indoor or outdoor ideas, group activities or independent options, we've got tons of fun games to inspire you!

10 Brain Break Games for the Classroom to Help Kids Focus

21 First Day of School Icebreakers for High School | The transition from middle school to high school can be scary for many teens, and icebreaker activities are a great way to shake those first day of school nerves. They also help students get to know one another, build relationships, establish a sense of community, foster teamwork and communication, and create a positive classroom culture, setting the tone for a successful academic year. Click for 21 activities for kids 14+ to inspire you!

21 First Day of School Icebreakers for High School

10 First Day of School Icebreakers for Middle School | Building a positive and inclusive classroom environment is crucial for fostering student engagement and creating a sense of belonging for tweens and teens. Icebreakers are a great way to do this, and we're sharing the best age-appropriate ideas for kids 12 and up. From "would you rather" to organizing a classroom scavenger hunt to create "all about me" maps and collages, click for first day of school activities for tweens and teens.

10 First Day of School Icebreakers for Middle School

11 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for First Grade | While not as big a transition from PreK to Kindergarten, the start of elementary school can still cause nervousness in young kids. Whether this is your first or 10th first day of first grade as a teacher, it's important to have games, activities, and other tips up your sleeve to ensure the first day is a smooth one and that your students leave feeling safe, included, and EXCITED about the year ahead. Click for tips and ideas!

11 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for First Grade