Dani Kern

Welcome to Ms. Kern's Classroom where you can boost your toddler or preschooler's learning and confidence at home. Want to join along? Here's a list of the materials I use in the classroom. Follow along on Youtube - Learn with Ms. Kern

These are my go to items for toddlers. From building their confidence, teaching them life skills. to unleashing their creativity. Here's a list of tried and tested things I regularly use so you don't have to keep searching

Here are some of my favorite books to read - they're also the books my students would constantly ask me to reread. As we say in the classroom - find a comfortable spot, relax, sit back, and listen to some stories.

Why are fine motor skills important? They're connected to writing, reading, mathematical skills later on. Have you ever seen a child cry because it's taking too long to cut the paper? Have you see a learner frustrated because they can't quite hold the pencil up to write the two words on the paper? Give your learner a little boost and help them build their fine motor skills early. *Fine motor skills are a HUGE factor in the achievement gap come first and second grade.

Looking for less screen time more creative ways to connect as a family? Looking for ways to build social and emotional growth in your kids? How about reducing stress and building self awareness? I got you covered! Stick around to check out my go to tips and tricks

Kids want to read books with characters that look like them, or books that were written by people that look like them. They want to be able to see themselves in those books and so many times school libraries do not reflect our children. Here's a list of books I have in my classroom, books written by self published authors, books and messages that reflect positive representation

My go to spots whenever I'm back on the island. LOVE LOVE LOVE and miss these flavors

Taking a day trip to North Shore? Here are some of my favorite spots you don't want to miss! From local food to beautiful views

Embark on enchanting journeys and spark creativity with these captivating children's book series that promise to ignite young imaginations. As a devoted advocate for childhood literacy and imaginative exploration, I've curated a selection of four magical book series that will transport young readers to whimsical worlds filled with wonder and adventure. Each series not only encourages imaginative play but also instills valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and self-discovery. To enhance the reading experience, I've included YouTube read-alouds for each book series, providing easy access for families and educators to enjoy these magical tales together. "The Adventures of Qai Qai" by Serena: Join Qai Qai, the beloved doll of tennis champion Serena Williams' daughter, Olympia, on imaginative adventures that celebrate friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination. This delightful series is perfect for young readers who love imaginative play and whimsical storytelling. "Milo Imagines the World" by Matt de la Peña: Follow Milo as he embarks on a journey of imagination and discovery, exploring the wonders of the world through his vivid imagination. This heartwarming series celebrates the power of creativity and encourages young readers to see the magic in everyday life. "Doc McStuffins: All Stuffed Up" by Sheila Sweeny Higginson: Join Doc McStuffins and her stuffed animal friends as they embark on medical adventures, learning important lessons about empathy, kindness, and helping others along the way. This beloved series is perfect for young readers who dream of becoming doctors or veterinarians. YouTube Read-Aloud: [Insert YouTube link] "My Magical Brown Unicorn" by Ren Lowe and Kamryn Lowe: Enter a world of enchantment and diversity with this delightful series featuring a magical brown unicorn. Through whimsical tales of friendship and self-discovery, young readers will learn valuable lessons about self-acceptance, embracing uniqueness, and the power of imagination.

Here's my go to list of tools to build Little Learner's logic and problem solving skills. Want them to be more creative? Want them to independtenly solve problems? Want them to start building neural pathways? Give these a try!

Say goodbye to food that doesn't quite fill you up and leaves you feeling gross an hour after and say hello to nutrition that loves you back! Here's a list of my favorite switches I made that keep me full and feeling good about the food I intake

Here's a list of my favorite content creator tools so far. I use them for creating my own content and content for small businesses.

Small businesses hold up our communities and I love the individualized love and care each business has to offer. From supporting businesses online to visiting them in person ever since I stopped shopping at Amazon a year ago I find myself discovering more and more hidden gem small businesses

Feeling a little off? Needing to reset but not sure how? These are my favorite ways to reset and give back to myself in little ways.