By Janerine Watson, Certified   Early Childhood Education, Health & Social Care, Food & Nutrition. And a mother of three.   I don’t know about you, but December at my house always feels like someone sprinkled learning opportunities between the ornaments and cookie crumbs. Kids are already humming songs, pointing at decorations, counting cookies… so why not use all that holiday sparkle to sneak in some early learning? If your child lights up at music (most do), Christmas rhym

By Janerine Watson  | Founder, Gospel Adventure for Kids I used to envisage Christmas dinner as a flawless scene: a beautifully laid table, a huge roast, and my sweet kids respectfully relishing every piece. The truth is? One year, my son cried because the gravy "touched his carrots," and my daughter just ate a bread roll. I ended the day feeling like a failure. If you've ever felt that disconnect between holiday dreams and picky-eater reality, this post is for you. Top 10 –

It can be fun to learn how to count, especially during the Christmas season when everything is magical. As a former kindergarten teacher and a mother, I've witnessed how music can turn a difficult skill into a fun game.  That's why I made it my goal to write the most entertaining Christmas counting song for kids that helps them learn to count and is catchy enough for the whole family to sing along to. Over the years, I’ve seen so many children who struggled with rote number m

"There's nothing quite like the sound of my kids belting out 'Jingle Bells' from the backseat of the car, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way oh!oh!oh!. As a mom of three, I've seen firsthand how Christmas music can transform the holiday season from hectic to magical. That's why I've put together this list of 12 classics, complete with the secrets to turning them into teachable moments and cherished family traditions." Your kids will hear old favourites like "Silen