Pin of the Week

8 Games to Boost Preschool Math

Sneak in a little math practice with these fun games, perfect for beginning counters.

Check out this and other great pins on our Pinterest page.

Kids Coping with Stress

We all feel stressed from time to time. And a little stress can be a good thing - it can make us feel energized and motivate us to try harder.

But too much stress can feel overwhelming. That's why good coping skills are so important. Looking for tips?

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Calling All Kindergarteners!

Parent Preview and Kindergarten Roundup Events: Coming Up THIS Week: January 22 Davis Elementary, 8:30-9:30am Blanton Elementary, 9-10:30am and 1-2:30pm McKamy Elementary, 9am - 1pm (...

What School Will Your Child Attend?

Not sure which campus your child will attend for Kindergarten?  Check out our school locator to find out.  All you have to do is enter your address and it will tell you which campus your child should attend. 

All C-FB ISD campuses are holding Parent Preview and Kindergarten Roundup events.  Click here to see a schedule of campus events.  These events are open to the public.

Time for Valentines!

Visit our Valentine Pinterest board for creative ideas for making Valentine's gifts with your children. 

Pin of the Week

This pin come to us from prekpages.com and can be found on our Parenting Young Children Pinterest board. 

Why teach using Nursery Rhymes? Research shows that children who have memorized nursery rhymes become better readers because they develop an early sensitivity to the sounds of language.


Nursery Rhymes naturally help young children develop phonemic awareness skills, which are the necessary building blocks that children need explicit instruction in before they can begin to read.

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A Healthy Self-esteem is Key to Learning

Self-esteem is the value we put on ourselves. Healthy self-esteem means recognizing accomplishments (what we have done) and potential (what we can do), and helps us build the courage to try new things and make good choices.

Check out this article from kidshealth.org to learn more about the importance of a positive self-image and ways to achieve and keep a healthy self-esteem. 

Technology and Toddlers

Become a Cyber Smart Parent: Protecting your children from inappropriate content on a device like a smartphone or tablet is just as important as their computer at hom...

Printable of the Week -- Learning to Write Numbers

Check out this free printable on our Pinterest page.

Parent Preview and Kindergarten Roundup Events

C-FB Blogabilities: Coming Up This Week: January 15 - McLaughlin Elementary (Reading Night) 6pm January 15 - Riverchase Elementary, 6:15pm January 16 - McW...

Learning Math and Motor Skills

These printable playdough mats are a great way to practice numbers and counting while improving motor skills.

Perfect for some indoor play on a cold day.

Capture a Little Magic

1. Cut a glow stick and shake the contents into a jar. Add diamond glitter
2. Seal the top with a lid.
3. Shake.

**WARNINGS AND TIPS: “Be sure to read the warning on the back of the glowstick package. Be sure to use only nontoxic glowsticks.

Adult supervision required

Printable of the Week

Here is a printable mini-book about Penguins.

Activity Tip: 

The waterproofing oil that penguins spread on their feathers is waxy. Help your child understand how a waxy oil coating waterproofs: Take two pieces of paper and draw a small circle on each. Color in one of the circles with a wax crayon. Next, sprinkle some water on each circle and hold up both sheets of paper. Ask: What happens?

Time to Roundup our 2013-2014 Kindergarteners

Do you have a child starting Kindergarten next year?  If so, check this out.

C-FB Blogabilities: Parent Preview and Kindergarten Roundup Events: Coming Up: January 15 - McLaughlin Elementary (Reading Night) 6pm January 15 - Riverchase Elementary, 6:15pm January 16 - Freeman Eleme...

24 iPad Apps for Reading and Writing

 Here is a link to the top 24 educational iPad apps for literacy — reading and writing for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age kids.  There is a section of recommendations for special needs apps as well.

source:  www.imaginationsoup.net

Indoor Family Activity

Here is a great activity to do indoors on cold or rainy days.

Indoor masking tape games; hopscotch, bulls-eye bowling, tic-tac-toe, guard the eggs, long jump, balance beam and more.

Check out this and other activities on our pinterest page.

Creative Craft for Learning

Looking for a fun way to encourage imaginative play? Try crafting these animal dice with your preschooler.

What You Need:

2 small cartons such as single-serving milk or juice cartons or half and half cartons
Scissors
Tape
Glue
Construction paper
Pictures of 6 different animals (stickers or online photos from a zoo site will work)

click here for instructions