preschool
Our Favorite Books for a Preschool Classroom Read-Aloud
I had the pleasure of being the secret reader in my daughter's pre-K class this week. I can't even tell you the look of sheer delight on my little one's face when I magically appeared in front of the famous smart board. I've never felt so famous or flattered. (Imma soak it in ...read more
3 Pi Day Activities to Encourage Early Math Skills
Tomorrow is Pi Day! We're big believers in hands-on math learning here at Momtrends, and want to encourage our kids to study hard and dream big. That's why we're sharing how you can help preschoolers become “pi”nt-size mathematicians with a few fun anad easy-to-do activities ...read more
5 Reasons the Pre-School Years Are a Prime Time for Learning
Three, four, and five year olds are like sponges. They are eager to learn, excited to experience, and perpetually asking questions. They are curious answer-seekers, and that makes this time the perfect opportunity to kick start their education. “Young children have the ...read more
Happy Thanksgiving: Our Gratitude List
Every Thanksgiving, we do the whole go-around-the-table-and-say-what-you're-grateful-for thing. The answers range from the sweet and sappy to the hilarious and far-fetched. We may make some jokes, but the real responses are pretty much the same across the board: Family. ...read more
Back to School with Skip Hop Gear
This year marks another milestone for us~our littlest one is starting preschool! While this back to school brings a pile of nerves for me, my daughter is chatting up school non-stop. and of course, it is all about the gear! I think a certain type of comfort that is offered when ...read more
Toy Tuesday: Gear Builders and Alphabet Learning Locks From Lakeshore
Give me a toy that's educational, and I'm one happy mama. Better yet, give my kids a toy that's educational, and it's a win-win for all! Today, we're highlighting two offerings from Lakeshore. My little guy is so "into" these two toys—and I couldn't be more pleased. The ...read more
Back to School With Cute Clothes and Awesome Labels
My little guy started preschool about a week ago, and, so far, it's been smooth sailing (minus the fact that he already has a cold... Ah, three year olds and their germs. Arg!) I've already written about some of our tips, tricks, and must-haves, but now I'm sharing two more ...read more
Toy Tuesday: Little People Preschool Set
We're excited to kick off a new weekly feature here at The Shopping Mama called Toy Tuesday. We'll be sharing super-quick video reviews of new, classic, and favorite toys for toddlers or infants every Tuesday (duh!). First up: The Fisher-Price Little People Musical Preschool! ...read more
Nursery-School 101: Eats, Treats, and Healthy-Habit Cheats
I’m happy to say that my son is excited to go to nursery school. He was in a “two’s program” last year (see the ridiculously cute graduation pic, above!), and is really looking forward to joining the big kids in the “three’s.” New teacher, new friends, new toys, new curriculum… ...read more
Back-to-(Nursery)-School Fashion From TJ Maxx
I cannot wait for my three year old to go back to nursery school. Don't get me wrong, I've loved every minute (okay, every other minute) of our quality fun-in-the-sun time together this loooooong summer vacation, but that beautiful boy of mine needs structure back in his life, ...read more
Start Learning Early With Brainzy.com
I love finding games, apps and websites that have enough educational content to satisfy the former teacher in me with enough fun and entertainment to keep the kids interested in playing again and again. One of my newest finds is Brainzy.com developed by Education.com, one of the ...read more