Basic Materials Computer printer *Paint brushes *Computer paper (white & colored) *Hole punch *Construction paper Paints: tempera, *watercolor pan paints, *watercolor pencils, *tempera paints, poster, finger paints *Crayons *erasable colored pencils or *traditional colored pencils *white and color chalk *Glue stick *Washable glue *Craft knife (for adults) Wood craft sticks (small and large) *Pencils […]
Treat others as you’d like your child to treat them. You are your child’s first and most influential teacher and they are always watching you. “Modeling†your own kind and caring behavior towards friends and relatives is an effective way to teach your children how to be good to others. Show what being a good […]
Babies thrive on routine. Knowing what to expect next is reassuring, and you can help baby associate daily rituals with song cues. Playing a favorite selection each time you bathe at night, for example, will signal to baby that it’s time to wind down and transition into getting ready for bed.  Pour through your cd […]
Science is all about classification, organization, and thinking that involves critical and logical skills. One of the most important steps that we as homeschooling parents can teach our children is how to use the Scientific Method. Not only is teaching the Scientific Method a required process in education, but also it is also a very […]
The most important thing to teach in early science is observation. Teaching your kids to observe, and make notes of what they see is as important as getting the concepts. They can draw pictures of what they see, make notes or even take along a camera to take pictures and scrap book their observations. Encourage, […]
How do I go about choosing a babysitter? Get a trusted friend or family member if possible. Get recommendations from friends. Trade childcare with friends who have kids. Do not hire a sitter under age 12. Watch your child’s reaction when you tell them a sitter they know is coming, and listen to what your […]
Make a bird feeder, reusing the can and the lid (scroll down on link for instructions).  Reuse a can and lid to make a bank. Both sizes of cans would work for this craft.  Reuse a 200g size Pringles can to make yourself a pinhole camera. This is a great science project.  […]
Little babies are not big fans of change. In fact, they often have trouble dealing with transitions like going from being warmly and snuggly dressed to being half naked for a diaper change. Singing rhyming songs can help your baby tolerate and even learn to anticipate transitions. Â Diaper changes aren’t the only events that […]
