Big emotions are often more than young children can handle, and sometimes as parents, we get overwhelmed with it all too. Timberdoodle values emotional intelligence, and here’s what we thought about the materials provided in the Kindergarten Elite Kit. Emotional Intelligence is key to every child’s healthy development. We want our children to be able…
Young children often have the gift of imagination, but they don’t always know how to apply problem-solving skills. Games are a great way to integrate innovation with cooperation for real-life skills. We tried out the eeBoo Lion in my Way early childhood game, and here’s what we thought. Lion in my Way: A Game of…
String Art Pictures combines preschool fine motor skills with an appreciation for making a prized piece of artwork, with a fun twist. We tried out Let’s Craft Jungle Friends and here’s what we thought. While recommended for the age range of 3-5, the Let’s Craft Jungle Friends String Art box says 4+. I think many…
Modeling dough is a simple and creative way to help kids practice fine motor skills and increase cognitive skills. We tried out the Djeco Funny Faces Modeling Dough Kit. Here’s what we thought. Recommended for ages 3-6, the Djeco Funny Faces Modeling Dough kit is creative, silly, and fun for kids and parents to do…
Keeping little hands busy with creative activities can be simpler than you think! We tried out the Djeco Bugs Scratch Board Art Kit. Here’s what we thought. Recommended for ages 3-6, the Djeco Bugs Scratch Board art kit is compact, simple, and surprising. This was a delightful addition to our Pre-K curriculum while working on…
Kids need more than just bookwork–they need to engage with science and math in real life. Here’s what our family thought of Smart Start STEM Pre-K. When you have a high-energy young child, sitting down for school work just doesn’t work well. I’m a big advocate for creative learning and we use a combination of…