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Meet The Wiggles! Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Wiggles Anthony Page (Blue) and Emma Watkins (Yellow) share their thoughts on touring, preschoolers, and making music.
Handmade Mother's Day Necklace Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Looking for an easy craft for your preschooler to make? Try this handmade Mother's Day necklace.
Eight Great Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids Created: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Candy is the standard go-to gift for Valentine's Day, but there are lots of other sweet treats too. Here are some great ideas for Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids.
Halloween Ideas for Kids Created: Friday, October 12, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Great ideas for celebrating Halloween with your preschooler.
Halloween Books for Preschoolers Created: Thursday, September 01, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Boo! These not-so-scary Halloween books for preschoolers are all about tricks and treats -- the fun side of the holiday!
Kindergarten Screening: What to Expect Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Wondering what happens at a kindergarten screening? Read our guide.
Transitioning to Kindergarten Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Kindergarten transition is a major step for all preschoolers (and their parents!). How to handle this important developmental milestone.
Kindergarten Preparation Activities Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learning activities to aid in your little one's kindergarten preparation.
ABCmouse.com Review Created: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A review of ABCmouse.com, an educational website for preschoolers.
Prekindergarten (Pre-kindergarten, Pre-K) Created: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A definition of prekindergarten or Pre-K.
Word Play Tip #6 -- Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary Created: Monday, March 09, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
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.
Math Made Easy Tip #1 -- Expanding Your Child's Math Skills Created: Friday, March 27, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
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.
Easy Preschool Christmas Crafts Created: Monday, November 26, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Fun and easy Christmas crafts for your preschooler made with materials you can find around your house!
Thanksgiving Table Games Created: Sunday, November 11, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Thanksgiving can be a long day for little ones. Help them have a great time with these Thanksgiving table games.
Aids to Help Your Child Stay in Bed Created: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Think kids and bedtime don't go hand-in-hand? Not true! Check out these products to help your child stay in bed.
The Best Travel Toys Created: Friday, June 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Hitting the road for a vacation? Keep your preschooler occupied with these travel toys.
Puzzles for Kids Created: Monday, June 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Puzzles games can help kids develop fine motor skills all while they exercise their critical and logical thinking muscles. Here are our choices for top puzzles for kids.
"Egg"cellent Easter Books for Your Preschooler Created: Monday, March 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Celebrate Easter with Easter books for your little one.
Potty Training Aids Created: Friday, March 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Got a preschooler who is toilet learning? Check out these potty training aids for a bit of extra help.
Hot Holiday Toy List 2011 Created: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Wondering what your preschooler is hoping to see under the tree Christmas morning? Check out our list of hot holiday toys for 2011.
New Preschool DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 2011 Created: Sunday, October 23, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Looking for something for your preschooler to watch? Check out these new preschool DVD releases for November 2011.
New Preschool DVD Releases for October 2011 Created: Sunday, September 04, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Looking for something for your preschooler to watch? Check out these new preschool DVD releases for October 2011.
Popular Characters from Bubble Guppies Created: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
All the details on your preschooler's favorite characters from the Nick Jr. show Bubble Guppies.
What to Ask at a Preschool Interview Created: Thursday, January 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Preschool interviews allow the teachers and staff to get to know your child a little better, but they are also a prime opportunity for you to ask some questions of your own. Here are a list of ques...
Leapfrog LeapPad2 Explorer Tablet Review Created: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A review of the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Tablet
How to Find the Must-Have Popular Toys of the Holiday Season Created: Saturday, November 27, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
If your little one is asking for a must-have popular toy this holiday season and you can't seem to find it anywhere, don't despair. Try these tips.
Free Clifford the Big Red Dog Coloring Pages Created: Thursday, February 14, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
It's Clifford the Big Red Dog's 50th birthday and your preschooler gets to celebrate with these free activity sheets, mazes, dot-to-dots and coloring pages.
Free Earth Day Printables Created: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Want to start teaching your preschooler about Earth Day? This Earth Day coloring page from ABCmouse.com is a good start.
Chloe's Closet Father's Day Projects Created: Monday, June 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Free Father's Day projects from Chloe's Closet courtesy of PBS Sprout and Moonscoop Entertainment.
Chloe’s Closet Coloring Page Created: Sunday, May 08, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A free Chloe’s Closet Coloring page featuring Chloe dressed as a princess courtesy of PBS Sprout.
Guide to the Disney Princesses Created: Saturday, March 05, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Does your preschooler love the Disney Princesses? From Belle to Cinderella, from Jasmine to Aurora, from Snow White, Ariel and Pocahontas to Jasmine, Fa Mulan and Tiana here's a guide to who's who....
Celebrating the Holiday Season Created: Sunday, December 26, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Readers share how their holiday season was this year!