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Teach your kids about the meaning of Thanksgiving with this gratitude tree! There are tons of variations on this craft, but here's the basic idea: Cut out various leaf shapes Write things that you are thankful for onto the leaves A ..

This article (https://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/activity_musical_instruments) has 6 different instruments, with some of the more common ones like drums and guitars. But it also has a great alternative to cymbals: old CDs! Thi ..

If you do any of these activities with your children, snap a picture and send it to our Instagram (@rsgelyria (https://www.instagram.com/rsgelyria/)). We'll feature the picture on our social media!  ..

Sensory stations are areas that you set up for your child to play in which allow them to easily meet their sensory needs. The benefits of sensory play are numerous: promotes language development, builds nerve connections in the brain, encourages  ..

Young kids develop so quickly! And they all develop differently. However, there are some general milestones that you can keep track of to make sure your child is developing on-track, both emotionally and skill-wise. Use the checklists below. By t ..

Getting kids to clean up after themselves is a never-ending battle that parents face on a daily basis. But it's important to remember that kids need to be taught how to put things away and the systems that work for adults are probably too complicated ..

Halloween is right around the corner! What better way to prepare than with some awesome crafts with your kids? Below we've linked a couple of websites that have lots of great Halloween-themed crafts that toddlers can do. Easy Peasy an ..

You are your child's first teacher! Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success and reading with your child is a great way to bond. RSG challenges you to participate in our free reading challenge: 1000 Books Before Kinde ..

SMART goals are a great way to teach young kids how to set realistic goals that they will actually be able to complete. Learning how to complete goals that they have set for themselves will help kids self-regulate and achieve in the future. It can be ..