Ms. Kerri’s Corner Key Takeaways Toddler learning grows through ordinary moments, not perfect plans. A little time, a safe place to explore, and a responsive adult can make daily routines feel rich with discovery. How toddlers learn and develop Toddlers learn by trying things, watching what happens, and trying again. Their development doesn’t follow a…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Key Takeaways A few small, steady moments can support the skills children need to become readers. You do not have to turn home into a classroom to help. Understand what the science of reading means The science of reading is a broad body of research about how people learn to read and…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Key Takeaways Homework conflict is common, and a few calm, repeatable phrases can make the next step clearer. Keep the limit steady while adjusting how much support your child needs. Set the stage before homework starts A little structure before the first pencil comes out can prevent some arguments later. It gives…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Key Takeaways A good read-aloud doesn’t need an elaborate setup. Choose a story that fits the children in front of you, plan one simple purpose, and leave room for their ideas. Choose resources that fit your classroom The best read-aloud resource is one you can use with the children you have today—not…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Key Takeaways Early literacy grows through warm, everyday interactions—not worksheets or pressure to read before a child is ready. Small invitations to talk, listen, notice print, and tell stories can fit into an ordinary daycare day. Build a literacy-rich daycare classroom A literacy-rich room doesn’t need to look like a library or…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Key Takeaways Toddler challenges can feel intense, especially when you’re tired and short on time. Small, steady responses often help more than trying to find one perfect solution. Understand what’s behind toddler behavior A toddler’s behavior is communication, experimentation, and emotion all mixed together. That doesn’t mean every action needs a long…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Key Takeaways Healthy screen habits are built through choices that fit your family, not a perfect record of screen-free days. Let go of the idea of perfect screen-time parenting Screens are part of family life, and most parents have days when a show or game makes the next hour manageable. That doesn’t…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Hand a preschooler a pair of tongs and a bowl of pom-poms, and you might get a sorting game. You might also get a pretend restaurant where every customer orders something purple. Either way, those little hands have a job to do. That is the appeal of fine motor play. Children get…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Hand a three-year-old a pencil and a page full of tiny letters to trace and there is a pretty good chance the pencil will end up somewhere else within five minutes. That’s normal. At three, children are still figuring out how to control crayons, pencils and markers. They’re learning how much pressure…
Ms. Kerri’s Corner Raising a child who has a strong will can feel like a constant battle. They have big emotions and a lot of energy, and sometimes it seems like they just want to do things their own way, no matter what. It’s easy to get frustrated, but remember, these kids aren’t trying to…
