Picture Books About Shapes
Explore 12 fun picture books about shapes for preschoolers. These engaging stories help young children recognize shapes, build early math vocabulary, and discover geometry in the world around them.
Best Family Games for Preschoolers That Everyone Can Enjoy
Looking for family games your preschooler can actually play? Discover simple, fun games that help young children practice taking turns, counting, following directions, problem-solving, and other kindergarten readiness skills.
Ready for Kinder Newsletter #33 – 2026
Hello! Getting ready for kindergarten doesn’t always look like sitting down to practice a skill. This week, we’re looking at all the ways little hands get stronger simply by going about an ordinary day. ✋ Kindergarten Quick Tip: Let Them Carry It The next time you have something small and lightweight to move from one…
Fine Motor Skills Happen All Day Long
Fine Motor Skills Happen All Day Long: 20 Everyday Opportunities at Home When parents hear that fine motor skills are important for kindergarten, it’s easy to picture special activities. Maybe you think you need to buy a fine motor activity kit, print worksheets, set up a sensory bin, or add another 15-minute learning activity to…
Books That Encourage Building and Making
Young children are natural builders. Give them a pile of blocks, an empty cardboard box, some craft supplies, or even a collection of sticks and stones, and there’s a good chance they’ll find something to create. Building and making aren’t just fun ways to pass the time. When children design, construct, experiment, take things apart,…
Gifts That Encourage Pretend Play
Gifts That Encourage Pretend Play: Fun Toys That Build Kindergarten-Ready Skills When you’re choosing a gift for a preschooler, it’s easy to be drawn to toys that promise to teach letters, numbers, colors, or other academic skills. But some of the best learning toys don’t look educational at all. They invite children to pretend. We…
Ready for Kinder Newsletter #32 – 2026
Hi there! Getting ready for kindergarten doesn’t have to mean adding more “learning time” to your day. Sometimes the smallest everyday opportunities are the ones that build the most confidence. 🌟 Kindergarten Quick Tip: Let Them Be the One Who Asks This week, look for one small opportunity to let your child speak for themselves…
Ways to Build Print Awareness
10 Simple Ways to Build Print Awareness Before Kindergarten If your child is getting ready for kindergarten, you may be wondering: Does my child need to know how to read before kindergarten? The short answer is no. But there are lots of little things children can learn about how books, words, and print work before…
Book & Buddy Gift Sets for Young Readers
Book & Buddy Gift Sets for Young Readers: Meaningful Gifts That Build Kindergarten-Ready Skills Finding a gift for a preschooler can be surprisingly difficult. You want something they’ll be excited to open—but you may also want a gift that won’t be forgotten at the bottom of the toy box a week later. We are a…
Ready for Kinder Newsletter #31 – 2026
Hello! I hope you’re finding little moments of joy in these last weeks before kindergarten begins. As parents, it’s easy to wonder if we’re doing enough, but sometimes the simplest activities make the biggest difference. 🌟 Kindergarten Quick Tip Talk About Math Instead of Teaching Math One of the easiest ways to prepare your child…