QuickTips Index

The Write Stuff Tip #1 -- Expand Your Child's Writing Skills
The physical act of writing is about forming letters and numbers but it is also about telling a story. How to help your preschooler do both.

Math Made Easy Tip #8 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
The kitchen is a hotbed of math activities. Here's how to incorporate some simple arithmetic into mealtimes.

Math Made Easy Tip #7 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
Chances are you have some items in your home that are just perfect for building your little one's math skills.

Math Made Easy Tip #6 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
Changing the way you think about math and approach the subject will ultimately help your preschooler develop his skills.

Math Made Easy Tip #5 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
Teaching your child how to find and create patterns will help build her ability to problem-solve and help her to think logically.

Math Made Easy Tip #4 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
Identifying shapes may seem like an easy-to-master skill, but learning shapes now will help your preschooler with advanced schooling down the line, from geometry to art.

Math Made Easy Tip #3 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
Learn how everyday activities like laundry and cleaning up can help build a child's basic math skills.

Math Made Easy Tip #2 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
Want your preschooler to strengthen his math skills? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Math Made Easy Tip #1 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills
Numbers are everywhere. Using the ones that you see in your day-to-day activities is a great way to teach your preschooler to recognize and become familiar with them.

Word Play Tip #7 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary
The fat cat sat on the mat. The white kite flew at night. How many rhyming words can your preschooler come up with?

Word Play Tip #6 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary
Seeing is learning when it comes to introducing new words. Teaching your preschooler how to sort and categorize will help their logical thinking and build their vocabulary.

Word Play Tip #5 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary
If you want your preschooler to learn more words, then make it easy. Say them often, sure, but show them too.

Word Play Tip #4 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary
When it comes to increasing your child's vocabulary, more is better. Here's why and how.

Word Play Tip #3 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary
This fun ABC game provides children who are learning the alphabet with some reinforcement and confidence. The bonus -- it's a great way to keep your preschooler busy on long car rides, in waiting rooms or while waiting on lines.

Snack Time Puzzle
Is it a snack or a game? No matter what your preschooler decides, it's sure to win over the pickiest of eaters.

Word Play Tip #2 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary
An easy way to introduce your child to new words is to use them yourself. Learn how to become a walking thesaurus and why when it comes to preschool vocabulary building, enormous is better than big.

Word Play Tip #1 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary
If you are looking for a great place to start building your preschooler's vocabulary and early reading skills, look no further than your local library.

Lovely Leaves
Don't have a lot of money to spend on art supplies? Try this fun quick craft made from fall's beautiful bounty.

Double Your Pumpkin Fun
For kids who are impatient to turn pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, try this quick tip.

At-home Art Gallery
Running out of room for all of the masterpieces that your child brings home from school? Check out this quick tip for ideas on where to put them.

Shapely Sandwiches
Whether you've got a picky eater or just want to bring some fun to the table, try this quick tip at lunch.

Doing Away with Dust Mites
Got a kid with allergies? Check out this quick tip for getting dust mites out of stuffed animals.

Squeeze Bottle Success
If you've got a fussy eater, try this quick tip at your next meal.