The Nonsense Botany of Edward Lear
Edward Lear drew several illustrations of imaginary plants, which he termed Nonsense Botany. Here is Lear's complete collection of botanical drawings of silly plants and...
Funny Tongue Twisters for Kids (and Grown-ups!)
Tired of Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers, and looking for some funny tongue twisters for kids? This read-aloud list of tongue-twisters is sure to tickle...
Lullabies from Literature: Classic Children’s Poems About Sleep
Famous Children's Poems About Sleep from Literature
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod by Eugene Field
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night
Sailed off in a wooden shoe —
Sailed on...
Little Boxes: The Ticky Tacky Song About Social Conformity
Malvina Reynolds' folk song, Little Boxes, was based on her observations of urbanization in the San Francisco Bay Area during the early 1960s. Here...
How to Make Silly Putty (Without Laughing)
Want to learn how to make silly putty at home? Our fun-filled silly putty recipe is super-simple, though you do have to find some Borax,...
Simple Steps to Tie Shoelaces with Bunny Ears
How should you teach shoe tying to kids?
First, make sure your child is developmentally ready to tie shoelaces. Children develop fine-motor skills at their...
The Kiss Goes On: A Kissing Hand Poem for Soothing Separation Anxiety
Help your little one learn to say goodbye with the perfect story for soothing separation anxiety. Read The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn and teach your...
What is the Rhyme to Teach Children How to Tie Shoes? Tips, Poems, and...
Remember the shoe tying poem about a rabbit popping out of the hole? Children always learn best with multi-sensory methods -- visually seeing how it's...
9 Classic Children’s Books for Young Kids
Every parent has fond memories of their favorite books of childhood ranging from stories of adventure, suspense, humor, and heartfelt drama.
Have you discovered your own...
