http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964577/keeping-learning-fun-for-preschoolers Children learn best when they are having fun. Take advantage of playtime to make learning fun and enriching for your preschooler. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964577/keeping-learning-fun-for-preschoolers Parenting Naomi de la Torre Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/844947/5-fun-afternoon-games-with-your-preschooler After a long day at school, or even just after nap time, simple activities work the best in the afternoon for your preschool-aged child. Here are five fun and easy activities to engage your child until it's dinnertime. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/844947/5-fun-afternoon-games-with-your-preschooler Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Jennifer Coe Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835725/5-math-games-for-kids If you want to give your little ones a jump start on math, try these five games and activities. You’ll be surprised how a few simple games will help you teach your little ones the fundamentals of math. They may think they're playing a board game, but they’re actually beefing up their skills in numeral identification, counting, number-line estimation and numerical magnitude comparison. Let the brain-building begin! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835725/5-math-games-for-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Elaina Verhoff Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829499/counting-games-for-preschoolers Before you send your little ones off to school, help them learn the basics of number recognition, counting and math at home with these counting games. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829499/counting-games-for-preschoolers Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Kori Ellis Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835721/7-reading-games-kids-love “Honey, time to practice reading!” “Honey, let’s play a game!” Which would get a better response in your family? Reading games are a great way to make learning fun. Here are seven games to help your pre-readers and early readers gain confidence, improve their reading skills and prepare for school. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835721/7-reading-games-kids-love Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: School & Learning Elaina Verhoff Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835357/6-tips-to-make-math-more-fun Kids may beg to differ, but math can actually be fun and practical. Check out these six simple tips to transform their math experience from drab to fab. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835357/6-tips-to-make-math-more-fun Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: School & Learning Vicki Clinebell Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829495/fun-counting-games Before your child can add and subtract, they need to count. Start at a young age and teach your child about numbers with fun, interesting counting games. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829495/fun-counting-games Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Kori Ellis Tue, 10 May 2011 08:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829497/letter-games-for-preschoolers Engage your children with fun, educational games and activities during their preschool years. Play these letter games with your kids at home or while traveling in the car. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829497/letter-games-for-preschoolers Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Kori Ellis Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:11:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/823251/kiddie-tech-4-educational-apps-and-games-for-kids Technology isn't just for adults and teens anymore. Each and every year, we see more and more technology rolled out to engage kids -- and not only with video games. Tech companies and startups are creating kid-friendly apps, social networking sites and interactive games that teach children everything from how to safely represent themselves online to intermediate math and science. There's no doubt that kid-friendly technology is a trend that will continue -- likely even into the classroom. Here are four educational apps and games for kids. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/823251/kiddie-tech-4-educational-apps-and-games-for-kids Living School & Education Lauren Fairbanks