What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your […]
What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your […]
 What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so […]
 Make a Super-hero costume out of household items  This activity will work best for older toddlers. Outfitting your youngster won’t take a lot of time- I’ve found kitchen items work great with little trouble. Try the following items:  – For a shield, use a pizza pan or cookie sheet.  – For […]
A page for an alphabet book   Hole punch Green, black, yellow, and white construction paper Scissors Glue Thin black marker 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper   Draw some leave shapes and have your child cut them out. Cut out a ‘stem’ for your milkweed plant and some grass for the […]
A marble, some paper towel tubes and tape can be the basis for this fun game. Challenge your kids to move a marble from one spot to another through tube tunnels. Start easy (say, from a chair to the other side of the room), then get harder (around the corner and downstairs). For older children, […]
 0-3 months, Attachment, Bath Time, Water Play  Treat yourself to a soothing bath with your baby, making bath time a cozy, relaxing playtime instead of a chore. Be sure the room is warm (run the shower hot a few moments if necessary before filling the tub). Keep two large towels nearby, with one […]
 0-3 Months, Development, Water Play, Bath Time, Personal Care  Talk and sing while bathing your infant in a sink or molded tub. Sing about the parts of the body you are washing. The following can be sung to the tune “London Bridge is Falling Downâ€:  Head and shoulders, knees and toes, Knees […]
