Scissor skills are one of the easiest ways to build fine motor strength and handwriting readiness in preschoolers. In this post, Iām sharing the exact cutting strips we use (created by an OT!), tips for success, the scissors we recommend, and more fine motor favorites that have worked wonders for my daughter.
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Our Favorite YouTube Videos for Morning Circle Time
Busy morning? This post breaks down how we use YouTube for Morning Circle Time, complete with a video list, favorite channels, and tips for building your own routineāeven on the go.
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Is The Good and the Beautiful Preschool Curriculum Worth It?
Hereās our honest review of The Good and the Beautifulās Preschool and Kindergarten Prep Language Arts programs ā and how it helped my daughter read fluently before age 4. What We Used for Phonics Starting at Age 2.5 After my daughter turned about 2.5 years old, we started using The Good and the Beautiful Preschool Course Book. We later moved on to the Kindergarten Prep Course Book ā and now…
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Teach Your Baby to Read Early: Everything That Worked for Us
Ever wondered if your baby can really learn to read early? Iām here to tell youāyes, they can! My oldest daughter was able to recognize sight words and begin reading by a little over two years old, and it wasnāt because we had a strict curriculum or spent hours a day drilling. It was about being consistent, intentional, and making learning fun and repetitive. In this blog post, Iām breaking…
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Welcome to Jasmine & The Littles ā A Real Look at Early Learning at Home
Hey yāall, and welcome to Jasmine & The Littles! š Iām Jasmine ā mama of two sweet girls, a full-time CT tech, and now… a homeschooler, printable creator, and all-the-things multitasker. I started this blog to share my journey of teaching my littles at home ā the wins, the chaos, and all the tools that make learning easier (and more fun). Why I Started This Blog I knew from early…
