Child Development Tips & Resources

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Halloween learning activities: Treat kids to spooky fun with reading & math

Kids love Halloween, making it the perfect opportunity to sneak in a little learning. Cue up creative costumes, gho...

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Interactive vocabulary games make great early learning activities

What does it mean when we say someone has a “big vocabulary” or a “good vocabulary”? It means they know and use a w...

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Boost literacy skills with fun rhyming words for kids

At School Zone, we know that building strong literacy skills early on sets the stage for lifelong learning. These s...

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Smart summer screen time: Explore the best educational apps and digital tools to keep kids learning (without the guilt)

As the summer heats up, many parents find that their kids are increasingly glued to their devices, whether it be ta...

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Unlock your child's potential at early learning centers

Early learning centers can be an important part of little ones’ early educational success. These centers offer a nu...

A photo of a young boy working on a word search worksheet and School Zone's My First Word Searches Little Busy Book with a variety of word search puzzles from the book

Engage your child's mind: How to create your own word search for fun learning

Create DIY word search puzzles to build kids' skillsCreating your own word search puzzles is a delightful way to combine fun and learning for children.