Yoga isn’t just for soccer moms. Believe it or not, research has shown that yoga, for kids, can be an extremely beneficial practice. It can help them deal with stress, train the mind and the body, and also bring emotional balance. When I taught elementary school, my...
Summer break is the perfect time to get outside and into the garden with your kids. And gardening actually has a lot of benefits for your child, too—from getting some physical activity and fresh air to learning about nature and healthy eating. So get out in the yard...
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PARENTS! Nogginsland has a Facebook group and we would love to have YOU join our community! We are a group of educators, practitioners, and parents dedicated to sharing ideas on education, innovation, and...
The new school year brings so much promise and excitement. Besides the new pencils, supplies, folders, and planners (my personal favorite), there is also a high energy this time of year that gives you and your kids the feeling that anything is possible. Anything...
Adding math centers to your play-based learning activities is a great way to encourage young children to explore concepts like numbers, patterns, and shapes. There are many simple yet effective ways to give children opportunities to work with math...