13 Invention Ideas for Kids and Why They Matter
Inventing new things helps kids develop creativity and critical thinking. Try these 13 invention ideas!
13 Invention Ideas for Kids and Why They Matter
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Building Character through Vicarious Learning in Child Behavior
Building Character through Vicarious Learning in Child Behavior
“Kids are sponges.” Parents, teachers, and caregivers say this all the time, and you’ve probably seen it for yourself. A 3-year-old mimics her older brother’s language. A 5-year-old acts out something they see on TV. Behavior and vocabulary spread through an...
6 Free Creativity-Building Preschool Art Activities
6 Free Creativity-Building Preschool Art Activities
Preschoolers are creative superheroes. From age 3 to age 4, a kid’s artistic abilities explode (sometimes literally, if they’re dropping paint or a bucket of crayons!). Their drawings become more recognizable, they may start to play pretend and invent friends...
A Guide to Receptive Language for Parents and Caregivers
A Guide to Receptive Language for Parents and Caregivers
Receptive language skills help kids understand and respond to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication. Find out how!
6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for the Holidays
6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for the Holidays
Learn to manage screen time during the holidays in ways you feel good about with Dr. Sarah Bren and Begin.
Make Your Own Flowers to Celebrate World Kindness Day
Make Your Own Flowers to Celebrate World Kindness Day
Build Character with your family on World Kindness Day with DIY yellow flowers to give out!
Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt
Build critical thinking skills and get kids outside with this winter scavenger hunt!
Explore Many Ways to Give Thanks with Fun Printables for Kids
Explore Many Ways to Give Thanks with Fun Printables for Kids
Gratitude is an important part of Character, one of the 5 C’s that help kids thrive in school and life. Get two printables to help!
Cultivate Gratitude with a Thankful Pumpkin Family Tradition
Cultivate Gratitude with a Thankful Pumpkin Family Tradition
Gratitude is an important Character skill for kids. Teach them to express it with a thankful pumpkin!
Phonemic Awareness: A Guide for Parents Plus 17 Skills to Teach Kids
Phonemic Awareness: A Guide for Parents Plus 17 Skills to Teach Kids
Phonemic awareness helps kids become stronger readers. Find out how with the early learning experts at Begin!
19 Fun, Free Phonemic Awareness Activities to Try at Home!
19 Fun, Free Phonemic Awareness Activities to Try at Home!
Explore 19 fun phonemic awareness activities that help kids improve their reading skills!
Snow Storm in a Jar: A Captivating Winter Science Experiment
Snow Storm in a Jar: A Captivating Winter Science Experiment
Cultivate curiosity about chemistry with this snowstorm-in-a-jar experiment!