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Hi, I’m Christie – the teacher, author and parent behind Childhood 101.
I have been sharing learning activities, printables and play ideas online for over 15 years thanks to my passion for supporting the social emotional development of children, and for creating truly engaging educational resources for kids of all ages.
My Picks
Over the years I have shared over 2000 learning activities, printables, book lists and play ideas. Here are a few of my faves;
Loving Kindness Yoga for Kids
Encourage students to send loving kindness out into the world – to both themselves and their friends and family with this peaceful yoga routine.
15 Fabulous Short Movies from Children’s Books
Awesome short films from children’s books that children of all ages will love!
The Color Monster Emotions Jar Activity
One of my favorite emotions activities, this free, printable The Color Monster Emotions Activity is a fabulous activity for developing emotional intelligence with children in the early grades.
Reader Faves
Here are some of our posts that are super popular with readers;
A Great Big List of Sensory Play Ideas
A great big list of fun sensory activities and experiences sorted according to age.
50+ Best Children’s Books from the 80s & 90s
This fun book list is just like taking a walk through your own childhood! Includes many award winning titles, beloved authors and books that have been loved through generations of family members.
50+ Best Children’s Books from the 80s & 90s
This fun book list is just like taking a walk through your own childhood! Includes many award winning titles, beloved authors and books that have been loved through generations of family members.
Free, Printable Memory Matching Games
Playing a memory based matching game is one of the best first games for young children, and this collection of free, printable matching games for kids is a great place to get started