Lessons Learned Archive

Lessons learned from years past:

The Archive

The tradition began many years ago, back when I emailed them to friends and family. For this archive, I simply copied and pasted, deleting any phone numbers I had attached to my signature at the time, but preserved the names and quotations accompanying. At the very least, it was neat for me to see my evolution over time. :o)

2005 (must not have learned much in ’05?)

2004

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Gift Guide for Toys to Keep Kids Moving

Before I dive in to great toys and activities to keep kids moving, a disclosure: portions of this post are sponsored. I’ve received a form of compensation in exchange for featuring some of the items in this post; however all opinions, experiences, and bad puns are 100% my own. With kids’ birthdays sneaking up on you, and Christmas being a close -um- nine months away, it’s time to start pondering gift ideas for the kiddos in your life. If you’re like me, you may be looking for toys and activities that promote getting active, rather than passively sitting in front of a screen. While I’ve already mentioned games and activities for preschoolers, these toys are geared more for an older crowd, say ages 6 – 106. 😉 Here are some great gifts to keep kids moving, both indoors and outdoors: (Laser) Tag! You’re It! My kids, particularly my son, enjoy a good game of Laser Tag, and have really dug the Laser X we got for Christmas last year. We have recently added a few more L...

Getting Ready for the First Day of Kindergarten

Starting kindergarten is something I’ve gone through twice already with my own kiddos, and there’s definitely some things you can do to help prepare your kiddo for kindergarten, aside from simply ensuring they’re ready for kindergarten . Getting your child ready for the first day of kindergarten can help make the day, and your morning, go smoothly. Here are my best practical tips for making the first day of kindergarten a success! Getting Ready for the First Day of Kindergarten

Summer Activities for Young Preschoolers

As a preschool teacher, I’m frequently asked about ways to help facilitate learning and growth at home, particularly what activities for young preschoolers can parents work on at home. During spring conferences with my two-year-old class’s parents, this question is second only to questions regarding potty training . Trust me, I get how long these summer days can be, and being able to fill your child’s days with meaningful, age-appropriate activities can make or break your summer. (or winter break. Or spring break. Or ….Tuesday!) So what are some activities for your young preschooler, or any time of the year, to do at home?

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