3-5 Years

The preschool years are full of discovery and delight as kids continue to grow and explore their world.

Here, you'll find hacks relevant to these years, including:

...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.

Don't forget to check the All Ages archive for more great hacks.

13 May 2013

Managing kids' computer use using built-in parental controls

3-5 Years, 6+ Years, Behavior + Learning
I appreciate this hack from Melissa -- simply, how her family uses the parental controls built into her computer's operating system to manage her kids' computer use. It's easy to overlook the tools we already have right at our fingertips.

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COMMENTS: 6

15 April 2013

Wrap homemade burritos in foil to make them easier for little kids to eat

3-5 Years, 6+ Years, Mealtime
Carrie's solution for little kids + burritos has been in use at taquerias forever, but at home it changed everything.

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COMMENTS: 4

10 April 2013

Motivate struggling readers with joke books, comics and other "junky" reads

3-5 Years, 6+ Years, Behavior + Learning
Dana's simple hack of using humor to dial down reading anxiety for her son Wenxin could apply to any struggling reader.

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COMMENTS: 12

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