preschool

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

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

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

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

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

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