~ Gummy Bears & Chocolate Covered Raisins ~   ~ Candy Corn & Pumpkins ~   ~ Gummy Worms ~  I couldn’t take the pictures fast enough. They were eaten very quickly!! To make the bracelets, I used a regular threading needle and stretchy jewelry string. Just get assorted soft candies and […]
Communication blossoms when you and your child do things with each other. When you play and work together, you have something in common to talk about. Try these language-rich activities: 1. Bake together. Share the experience of measuring the ingredients, sifting and mixing, and then cleaning up. It’s also a great opportunity to introduce related […]
Literacy begins at birth. The early reading and writing experiences children have help prepare them for later success in school. That’s why rich and varied language and literacy experiences at home and at preschool are so important. Children who have been read to, who know nursery rhymes and chants, who hear a great deal of […]
 Encourage exploration of many cultures by providing pretend-play props that span the globe. Stock your child’s play area with: 1.        Wooden or plastic figures of diverse people and animals. Look for a range of skin tones in the dolls, puppets, crayons, and other materials you choose for your child’s play. 2.        Food boxes from […]
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How to raise a child who appreciates, respects, and enjoys the diversity of life “Our neighborhood has all different kinds of people,” says Gabriella, age 10, who has lived in Sacramento, California, almost all her life. “We’re Latino. Next door, there is a Filipino family. Across the street, we have an Indian family. We also […]
  Using simple supplies, a paper plate, yarn, and scissors you can try your hand at spinning a web. This would be tricky for preschoolers but you could still demonstrate it for them. I find weaving webs to be a mystical process. How fun would this be as part of a science lesson on […]
