For Parents (172)

Helpful things to know for parents. Checklists, reference guides, and other free pdf printables below.


Lists foods for each group (fruits, veggies, meats/proteins, grains, dairy) and when they can be introduced to your baby.
10 simple things to keep in mind when reading with babies.
Tips and tricks for helping children succeed during journal writing.  Use these steps after having your child draw a picture to reinforce and improve their spelling and writing abilities.
A cute reminder for all adults.
To all parents confused by their child's "new math" homework:  here's a guide to explain lattice multiplication!
All children learn to read in their own time and in their own way. This poem works to reassure nervous parents about their child's progress.
Here's a short list of 5 things teachers would like parents to be more aware of (and why)...  Please read!
Offers tips and ideas for parents and caregivers of young children.
Short and sweet list.  Includes developmental milestones for 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months of age. Areas of develoment include motor skills, sensory/thinking skills, and language/social skills.
Some people consider play and non-instructional time as a waste of learning time.  In truth, more learning occurs in centers or during play than is actually acknowledged.
A compelling article that explains the damaging effects of technology on a child's developing brain.
Set the foundation for a healthy life for your child(ren) by doing these 4 things.
Activities to entertain both you and your child!  Includes tips for getting ready for school.
A great way to review home safety tips with your kids.
This visual gives basic milestones for young children up to five years old. It includes four categories: Social/Emotional Language/Communication Cognitive Movement/Physical Development
"By the time today's children are 30, TEN YEARS of their life will have been spent watching TV."  -- Let's change that.   Visit eyi.org for more information.
Monitor your child's development with this reference.
Stages of Math Development: Guide for parents
Use this chart to help schedule your child's bedtime routine.
Many preschoolers feel anxious about moving on to kindergarten.  They worry that they won't have friends, won't like the teacher, will get lost, won't be able to do the work, and so on.  Here are some tips for guiding your child through the move from preschool to Kindergarten.