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Learning is the Journey of a Lifetime!

Not Just Another Kids’ Journal, A Big Book Of Writing Fun

Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey supporting your child/children in becoming powerful writers? Are you looking for writing activities for children with a detailed outline of what is expected in the Elementary years when learning to write? A book that...

I like Myself Book Review & Activities

February is celebrated as Black History Month, and I have been busy finding books with black characters that are toddler-friendly to add to our bookshelf. One of my goals as a black mother is to constantly remind my children to love and accept themselves for who they...

The Importance of Fine Motor Skills Development In Young Children

Did you know that fine motor skills are essential for children’s development during preschool and elementary school years? In young children, fine motor skills for example, are a requisite for performing self-care tasks and activities such as block building and...

Why Sorting and Classifying are Important Skills for Young Children

Child sorting bears by colour.Sorting and classifying are skills that are most times acquired naturally. Of late, I am noticing that my toddler twin girls are sorting and classifying their toys when it is time to pack up. They understand that items belong to a...

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The Importance of Fine Motor Skills Development In Young Children

Oct 25, 2021 | Educational Content, Featured

Did you know that fine motor skills are essential for children's development during preschool and elementary school years? In young children, fine motor skills for example, are a requisite for performing self-care tasks and activities such as block building and puzzle...

8 Posters That Are Needed For Homeschooling Young Children

Sep 30, 2021 | Home-schooling

The beginning of the school year is a fun and exciting time, whether at home or in a classroom. Getting off to a smooth start requires a lot of intentional planning. When I was in the classroom, I was super excited to get into my freshly painted classroom to decorate...

Name Recognition: The Three Stages In Which Children Learn Their Names

Apr 20, 2021 | Educational Content

What is the most important word in your toddler's vocabulary? The word they are most interested in and has the most meaning and value to them? If you guessed their name, you are so correct! With repeated exposure, toddlers who are unable to print their names can begin...

How To Make A Jumbo Two-piece Puzzle for your Toddlers’ Educational Growth.

Mar 3, 2021 | DIY Crafts & Activities, Educational Content

Growing up, I can remember sitting with my sisters, working as a team to complete numerous puzzles. Adults and children alike love to play with puzzles. We love the challenge they present us and the satisfaction of completing a masterpiece. For toddlers and young...

Colourful Fall Play Dough Invitation

Oct 6, 2021 | Home-schooling

I must admit I love play dough invitations! When working with play dough, the possibilities for learning are endless! There is just so much incidental learning that is always taking place. What I love most about fall is the beautiful fall colours! I just could not...

DIY Cardboard One-to-One Correspondence Counting Cards For Toddlers

Aug 19, 2021 | Educational Content

Learning to use numbers and counting can be complicated for our little ones. At times, a child is able to count numbers aloud in the correct sequence but they are unable to identify an individual number, its name or its corresponding amount. This is very much like...

14 All About Plants Activities For Toddlers

Mar 26, 2021 | Educational Content, Home-schooling

Most children love being out in nature and are excited to participate in any learning that explains how the world around them works. My twin toddlers are the same and started showing so much interest in books about plants, so I figured I would entertain their...

The 7 Days of Creation Crafts For Toddlers

Feb 13, 2021 | Bible Lessons

As many of you might know, we are a Christian homeschooling family. When we started the new year on our homeschooling journey, I decided a great place to start our Bible lessons was with The Story of Creation found in Genesis chapters 1 and 2. My twin girls and I took...

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Hello, I'm Kimberlee

I am co-founder and face behind Learning Step By Step. I am a wife, mother of three, and former Preschool and Elementary teacher. I want to share activities, tips, and books to ensure that little ones are becoming well-rounded individuals