School Readiness
One of the ways that we get ready for a party is to decorate! Yes, there are lots of things that we can buy to decorate, but often the most special thing is something that children have made. Plus, it’s beautiful and a way to match your celebration to the season. In fact, many holiday […]
Explore the colors of the forest floor with green lentils, acorns, flowers, pine cones, and more. Forests are incredible ecosystems that are teeming with life. Even if you do not live close to a forest, we encourage you to recreate this very special habitat with foraged materials. Set up Time: 5 minutes Directions Materials Safety […]
Children absolutely love playing with magnets because they are fun but also because they make you feel like a scientist! This is a great way to set up a science exploration table in either an indoor or outdoor classroom. Magnets are a great way to explore physical properties of different objects as you use experimentation […]
When children understand directional language, it not only helps them follow directions or explain things themselves, but it helps them navigate the world. Humans use spatial awareness to read maps, build things, and understand the way the world moves. Let’s go on a short trip to think about how we use spatial learning in everyday […]
Whether we are counting push ups during an exercise routine, cash to pay for an ice cream, or minutes on the clock–counting is a very useful skill for everyday life. When teaching math or literacy skills to young children, one of the most important things that we can do is help children to understand the […]
There are many things that we measure as part of everyday life. We calculate distance, height, weight, volume, and time as we cook, build, race, travel, grow, and more. Measurement is a mathematical concept that is useful when it is connected to real life, and that is what makes learning meaningful for children. From birth […]
At Rayz Kidz, we love reading with children for so many reasons. It can be a sensory break in a busy world, as you invite children to snuggle close and open a favorite book. Books create a beautiful bonding experience, as children listen to your calm, sing-song voice as you turn pages together, point at […]
Caregivers and parents are likely very familiar with school readiness pressures as children transition from toddler to preschool age. In a panic, they may wonder if they are doing enough, if children will be ready for school, or if their child will be far behind their peers when they join in preschool or kindergarten. However, […]
An early understanding of different shapes can introduce children to a variety of mathematical concepts. Eventually, children begin to understand that a shape name corresponds to a figure with a specific number of sides, and this will be helpful in future math activities in school as children explore geometry, patterns, and problem solving. Shapes are […]
Emergent writing is an ever-evolving process in the play of a young child: marks that start as scribbles turn into smaller forms, straighter lines, mock letters, and finally, conventional writing. Through these developmental stages, children develop an ability to copy the lines, curves and angles of the alphabet. Children can understand at an early age […]
