http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811902/4-preschool-skills-needed-for-kindergarten-success There are so many important lessons taught in the preschool years. Find out the most important ones and how you can reinforce them at home so your child is prepared for kindergarten and beyond. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811902/4-preschool-skills-needed-for-kindergarten-success Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Sarah W. Caron Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/974049/choosing-the-right-toys-for-your-preschooler We all know the old cliche: You buy your preschooler a brand new, expensive toy she's been pining after, only to have her become more infatuated with the box from which it came. Finding the right toys for your preschooler can be a tough task, but keeping these tips in mind will make sure your child is on the path to fun, creativity and education. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/974049/choosing-the-right-toys-for-your-preschooler Shopping Gifts Toys Christina Caldwell Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972653/homeschool-curriculum-for-preschoolers If you have decided to homeschool your children, you may want to begin with a formal curriculum when the child is 3 or 4 years old. At this age, children are like sponges and eager to learn and absorb anything and everything they can. A set curriculum is a great idea for parents who don't really know where to begin. Of course, you don't have to follow any program to a T — that's the joy of homeschooling. You can teach what you want, when you want and how you want. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972653/homeschool-curriculum-for-preschoolers Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Kori Ellis Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971297/trains-planes-and-automobiles-why-preschoolers-love-transportation Seriously. What's with preschoolers' fascination with transportation? Generation after generation of kids gravitate toward planes, trains and automobiles practically from birth. Find out what's behind this intrinsic love of all things mobile. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971297/trains-planes-and-automobiles-why-preschoolers-love-transportation Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Elaina Verhoff Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971293/educational-tv-for-preschoolers If you're like most parents, you try to limit TV time for your preschooler. So when you do turn on the tube, you want to make sure you choose shows that will feed their sponge-like brains with juicy educational programming. Review these guidelines and choose TV shows for your preschoolers that will both educate and entertain. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971293/educational-tv-for-preschoolers Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Elaina Verhoff Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/969657/best-electronic-toys-for-preschoolers Kids are fascinated by electronics. With their own learning systems, tablets and other electronic toys, preschoolers can learn about letters, numbers and more while having a lot of fun. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/969657/best-electronic-toys-for-preschoolers Parenting Family Fun Toys and Play Kori Ellis Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968349/set-up-a-preschool-classroom-in-your-home Whether you’re hoping to get a head start, trying to avoid the fees associated with preschool or looking for ways to keep your preschooler engaged while at home, setting up an educational play space for your child benefits his or her natural development and encourages emotional growth. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968349/set-up-a-preschool-classroom-in-your-home Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Christina Holt Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966465/prepare-your-child-for-preschool-during-the-summer Are you or your child anxious about preschool in the fall? Here's some important information you should know, educational play ideas to introduce now and tips to help prepare you both for the big change ahead. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966465/prepare-your-child-for-preschool-during-the-summer Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Christina Holt Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:47:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964571/6-ways-to-encourage-a-love-of-reading-in-preschoolers It’s never too early to fall in love with reading. Help your little bookworms develop a lifelong love of reading with these simple tips. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964571/6-ways-to-encourage-a-love-of-reading-in-preschoolers Parenting Naomi de la Torre Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964579/building-brains-with-building-blocks-the-importance-of-kinesthetic-play Look, touch, skip, jump! Little kids need toys that are as active as they are. Discover the importance of hands-on learning and find ways to engage your preschoolers while they play. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964579/building-brains-with-building-blocks-the-importance-of-kinesthetic-play Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Naomi de la Torre Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845079/5-must-have-iphone-and-ipad-apps-for-preschoolers Download these entertaining apps to make your time with your preschooler on the iPad more educational and interactive. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845079/5-must-have-iphone-and-ipad-apps-for-preschoolers Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Christina Holt Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845145/fun-lunchtime-learning-activities-for-your-preschool Serve up some learning disguised as a game to make lunch with your preschooler another opportunity to sharpen their skills! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845145/fun-lunchtime-learning-activities-for-your-preschool Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Vicki Clinebell 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 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 Wed, 18 May 2011 09:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829411/how-to-make-your-own-educational-printables Keeping a preschooler occupied is difficult. Her short attention span means you need an arsenal of activities at your disposal. Try making your own educational printables to keep your child busy and help her learn at the same time. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829411/how-to-make-your-own-educational-printables Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Whitney Coy Mon, 16 May 2011 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829409/what-makes-a-tv-show-educational-for-preschoolers While setting your preschooler in front of the television all day long isn't a good idea, a couple hours each day actually may be beneficial, especially if the programming you choose is educational. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829409/what-makes-a-tv-show-educational-for-preschoolers Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Whitney Coy Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:55:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818406/Preschool-TV-show-guide In a matter of hours, your preschooler has embarked on a trip to outer space and joined friends on a thrilling adventure - all from the comfort of home. Educational TV shows can expose preschoolers to new concepts, ideas and images, opening up their minds and sparking their creativity. Read on to discover how educational TV will benefit your youngster. Plus, don’t miss our preschool TV show guide! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818406/Preschool-TV-show-guide Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Kristin Chessman Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809528/online-preschool-games Are you looking for educational online games for your preschooler? Kids love to do what we do. So when they see us working at the computer, they naturally want a turn, too. If you're going to let your preschooler have screen time, you want it to count for something. So check out WiggleTime.com, a virtual world featuring those four fun guys in the colored shirts for a safe online environment in which your tot can learn and play. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809528/online-preschool-games Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Abbi Perets Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/3002/raising-patriotic-kids-teaching-selfdiscipline-with-love-and-logic No democracy can survive without a self-disciplined population. Preserving our democratic way of life requires that we teach our youngsters the true meaning of patriotism: "There is no freedom without responsibility." http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/3002/raising-patriotic-kids-teaching-selfdiscipline-with-love-and-logic Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Behavior Charles Fay