Do you have a hula hoop, strings and some material? With just a few simple materials you could be the newest resident of a “Fairy House” Tie three sections of string to the hula hoop as shown, an equal distance apart. Tape the tops of the fabric strips around the hula hoop. Cut the bottoms […]
 I won’t keep you in suspense: the secret is the “fun factor.” Put simply, kids will work tirelessly if the work is gratifying — that is, if it’s fun! That doesn’t mean all play and little work leads to academic success; far from it. What it does mean is that each child’s own perspective about […]
 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 package un-sweetened strawberry Kool-Aid, 1/4 cup salt, 2 tablespoons cream of tartar, 1 cup water Directions: Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid in a medium saucepan. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in […]
Children 3 to 5 Years Old What to Expect  Between their third and fourth birthdays, children  § Start to play with other children, instead of next to them; § Are more likely to take turns and share and begin to understand that other people have feelings and rights; § Are increasingly self-reliant and […]
Babies have so much to learn—and you can make it fun for you and your little one. Enjoy these enriching ways to encourage your baby’s development throughout your day. At birth, a baby’s five senses are working, and before you know it, your young child is off to explore using all of those senses. As […]
The Attribute Game is a simple math and language activity where children choose small objects from a basket based on their attributes and match them to objects already placed in the play area. As each object is added, children create a long line or “snake”. This is a great game that can be played almost […]
 Test the Strength of your hair. Strand of hair 1 small plastic bag (sandwich or snack bags) marbles thread Find someone with long hair and ask an adult to cut one or two hairs. Stick one end of a hair to a small plastic bag with tape and tie the other end around a […]
 Inspire her thirst for knowledge inside — and outside — of school.  If you want your child to be a stellar student, don’t limit learning to the walls of his classroom. Although the skills he’s learning there are crucial to his intellectual and social growth, your child needs your help to really “open […]
