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8 Great Summer Activities for Preschoolers
There are many interesting indoor activities to keep your preschooler entertained when it’s too hot to be outside. Below are eight easy...
The Benefits of Summer Reading for Your Child
Encouraging summer reading is a fantastic way to keep your child's mind active over the summer, promoting a positive summer activity that...
5 Easy, Fun Art Projects for Kids
1. Ping-Pong Ball Painting This craft encourages kids to experiment with ping-pong balls and paint to create vibrant, surprising works of...
4 Easy Science Activities for Preschoolers in Less Then 15 Minutes
Great science activities for preschoolers introduce kids to the joy of discovery and plant the seed in their minds that exploring science...
8 Cooperative Play Ideas to Try With Your Child
One of the most visible—and inspiring—milestones you’ll see in your child’s development is the beginning of cooperative play. Within just...
Bring Calm to Your Child’s Body with These 10 Breathing Exercises
1. Belly Breathing Start by focusing on simply breathing in and out, like you would when teaching meditation. Ask your child to put one...
25 Fun Things to Do Indoors When It’s Too Hot
Summer is all about fun. The kids are out of school and their days are filled with hours upon hours of outdoor entertainment. Neighborhood...
Fun Critical Thinking Games to Play with Your Child
Games aren’t the only critical thinking exercises that work well for kids. They also encounter many opportunities to build their skills on...
Social Skills Activities for Your Preschooler to Do at Home
1. Role-play Engaging in pretend play is one of the best ways for your child to pick up new skills. They’ll organically practice...
6 Positive Strategies for Building Self-Esteem in Your Kids
Being confident also allows kids to build better relationships with themselves and everyone around them. They’re not afraid to share their...
8 Tips to Help Motivate Your Child to Learn
1. Follow Your Child’s Lead Listen to what your child says. Watch what they are drawn to. Give them opportunities to try new things. This...
Is your Child a Picky Eater? Here are some Great Parenting Tips
If this sounds familiar to you, you’re not alone. When your kids won’t eat the healthy food you put in front of them, it’s easy to feel...
5 Tips for Practicing Colors With Your Preschooler
One of the many lessons that toddlers will be introduced to while attending preschool is their colors. This is a lesson that we will cover...
Make this the Summer to Remember
Take A Family Trip Is the open road calling your name? Or are you ready to hop on a flight and take off for another locale? We won’t deny...
6 Tips to Keep Kids Healthy During the Summer
Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy Keeping your child healthy is at the top of every parent’s to-do list. At Lil’ Rascals Academy, we will be...
The Benefits of Reading With Your Toddler
Reading with or to your child has many benefits. Even if your child is too young to speak, they can still benefit greatly from...
Fun With STEM Activities: Ice Cream in a Bag
Fun With STEM Activities: Ice Cream in a Bag If you are going to choose one STEM activity to do with your preschooler, I think we can all...
Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Pet Care
Children learn a lot when growing up, but pets can be wonderful teachers for preschoolers. From responsibility to empathy, pets can help...
Playdough Benefits for your Preschooler
The Benefits of Playing With Playdough and How to Make Your Own Playdough is a classic toy that is simple yet beneficial. It can keep kids...
STEM Activities for Early Childhood and Why It’s Important
Preschool is a wonderful time of exploration, learning and growth. Although most parents picture STEM activities as bubbly science...
Tip for Your Preschooler’s Nutrition Needs
Feeding your preschooler can be a challenge even at the best of times. Young children can sometimes be picky or go through phases where...