July 6, 2026

Choosing Educational Books for Your Child: Examining The Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Eden Stafstrom, MA PhD ABD, Spanish Immersion Curriculum & Program Manager When parents ask me how to support their child’s language development, one of...

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June 26, 2026

Outdoor Play Activities to Try This Summer

Megan Cavanaugh, Learning and Development Manager Outdoor play is incredibly beneficial all year long, with each season offering unique opportunities for exploration and learning. Summer...

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May 20, 2026

Batteries Not Required: Simple, Screen-Free Learning Tools That Build Big Skills

Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development The toy aisle can compel parents to feel like children “need” sound effects, flashing lights, and battery powered devices...

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May 13, 2026

What is Play-Based Learning?

At Doodle Bugs!, we believe children are always learning—and that learning is most meaningful when it happens through play. Play-based learning is more than fun...

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April 7, 2026

The Role Nutrition Plays in Your Child’s Learning, Behavior, and Development

Hannah Luchey, Marketing Coordinator As a toddler parent, I know firsthand how tempting it is to rely on quick, grab-and-go snacks. On busy days, it...

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March 26, 2026

Outdoor Play: Where Learning and Fun Meet

At Doodle Bugs!, we believe children are learning at all times. One of our favorite learning environments? The great outdoors! Outdoor play is more than...

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March 3, 2026

Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with Our Annual Musical Sharing Event!

March is Music in Our Schools Month, and we are excited to invite families to celebrate the joy, creativity, and learning that music brings to...

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February 19, 2026

The Benefits of Sensory Play in Early Childhood

Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development As both a parent and an educator, I’ve been gifted countless moments of witnessing the quiet wonder on a...

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January 8, 2026

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – What It Is & Why It Matters

Kate Puzan, Education Specialist Did you know that most of a child’s brain development happens by the time they turn five years old? By five,...

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December 10, 2025

Cultivating Curiosity: Why Curiosity Should Be Embraced in Children Under 5

As educators, we know how crucial early childhood development is for shaping the future of our students. But beyond the ABCs and 123s, there’s another...

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November 19, 2025

Childcare Attendance: When to Keep Your Child Home and Why It Matters

As parents, we know that early childhood education is an essential part of our children’s growth and development. But there are times when keeping your...

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October 13, 2025

Read-Alouds: One of the Most Powerful Tools in Our Toolbox

Kate Puzan, Education Specialist This blog was written in honor of Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” Day, a campaign Doodle Bugs! participates in each year....

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