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May 02, 2023

Bringing family games outdoors is a great way to spend time with your loved ones while enjoying the fresh air and longer days of the warmer months. We’ve got some ideas for games that not only promote physical activity but also provide an opportunity to bond with family members and strengthen relationships.

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Top 5 ways for kids to express gratitude

With lots of time devoted to traveling and celebrating with family, the holidays are a great time to get back to the basics and help your kids reassess and reinforce their values, especially gratitude. Making sure your child is able to appreciate the things they love in life will not only improve their manners, but will also make them happier in the long run. Here are 5 ways to teach kids how to express gratitude.

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With lots of time devoted to traveling and celebrating with family, the holidays are a great time to get back to the basics and help your kids reassess and reinforce their values, especially gratitude. Making sure your child is able to appreciate the things they love in life will not only improve their manners, but will also make them happier in the long run. Here are 5 ways to teach kids how to express gratitude.

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Get creative with Thanksgiving printables

As you spend quality time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, take some time as a family to reflect on things you’re grateful for. Our educator-designed Thanksgiving printables will keep your little ones engaging, learning and expressing gratitude over the holiday break!

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As you spend quality time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, take some time as a family to reflect on things you’re grateful for. Our educator-designed Thanksgiving printables will keep your little ones engaging, learning and expressing gratitude over the holiday break!

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Festival of Lights: The Best Hanukkah Activities for Kids

Whether you celebrate Hannakah in your home already and are looking for some fresh ideas - or if you don’t traditionally celebrate, but would like to share the holiday traditions with your little ones, Marion of @MyJewishMommyLife provides inspiration with these tips.

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Whether you celebrate Hannakah in your home already and are looking for some fresh ideas - or if you don’t traditionally celebrate, but would like to share the holiday traditions with your little ones, Marion of @MyJewishMommyLife provides inspiration with these tips.

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Teacher Approved: The best educational holiday gift ideas for kids

As a mom and an elementary educator I am always looking for screen-free ideas to keep my kids and students learning and engaged while they are in the classroom or on a break from school. When parents ask for my advice to help support their child’s growth and development at home, I always suggest finding an activity, toy or game that will teach or reinforce skills while also having a good time. I love games that sneak in all types of skill building, it’s just like sneaking some healthy green vegetables into your spaghetti sauce and no one can tell the difference!

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As a mom and an elementary educator I am always looking for screen-free ideas to keep my kids and students learning and engaged while they are in the classroom or on a break from school. When parents ask for my advice to help support their child’s growth and development at home, I always suggest finding an activity, toy or game that will teach or reinforce skills while also having a good time. I love games that sneak in all types of skill building, it’s just like sneaking some healthy green vegetables into your spaghetti sauce and no one can tell the difference!

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Must-Have STEM Toys & Gifts for 8 Year Olds

It's important to understand that learning isn’t simply one dimensional - everything your child encounters is an opportunity for them to observe, react and internalize. Remember: every child learns at their own pace, so make sure that no matter what they’re playing, you continue to raise the bar and challenge your child once things get too easy and familiar. Explore our range of age appropriate educational toys and more at Skillmatics - celebrate birthdays and other milestones with these fun and engaging STEM toys that will have your child shooting for the moon!

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It's important to understand that learning isn’t simply one dimensional - everything your child encounters is an opportunity for them to observe, react and internalize. Remember: every child learns at their own pace, so make sure that no matter what they’re playing, you continue to raise the bar and challenge your child once things get too easy and familiar. Explore our range of age appropriate educational toys and more at Skillmatics - celebrate birthdays and other milestones with these fun and engaging STEM toys that will have your child shooting for the moon!

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Best Gifts for Three Year Olds

Explore Skillmatics selection of games and activities to find the perfect gift for the little one in your life. Here are a few age-appropriate toys for three year olds designed by Skillmatics’ expert team of educators. These games were developed to keep a child engaged during this crucial stage of development.

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Explore Skillmatics selection of games and activities to find the perfect gift for the little one in your life. Here are a few age-appropriate toys for three year olds designed by Skillmatics’ expert team of educators. These games were developed to keep a child engaged during this crucial stage of development.

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