For both you and your toddler, better communication means smoother sailing. Â Once your toddler starts to use even a little language, everyone benefits. There is more accurate and pleasurable communication between the two of you, for one. More important, though is the feeling of mastery and control your child begins to have over his […]
Schools may not offer your child an art program, but there are many ways you can build art interest and appreciation at home: Talk about art. Your enthusiasm will be contagious, whether you’re discussing a painting at a local museum or a family quilt you are making. Tour your town’s architecture, too, comparing structures and […]
Humor is one of a number of things — like art or dramatic play — that children can create. Humor, in turn, fosters a relaxed and playful climate in which further creativity is more likely to occur. Humor, creativity, playfulness, and play are closely connected, so a home or classroom that’s conducive to any of […]
Prompt conversation and encourage curiosity by asking your child challenging questions, such as: Â What do you know how to do that you can teach to others? Â If you could be a sound, what would it be? Â What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you? Â What do you think your […]
Like food and shelter, a child’s need for sleep is basic. The healthiest, happiest kids are the best rested. A child’s ability to learn, imagine, create, and socialize are all linked to getting a sound night’s sleep, as rest gives a growing body and brain a chance to consolidate experiences, archive the day’s memories, and […]
THE BEACH           Blankets                              picnic basket                        beach umbrella           Sunglasses                           beach ball                            pretend suntan lotion           Beach towel                         buckets and shovels             shells           Lawn chairs                         straw hats                            play picnic foods           Beach Boys music               swimming caps                    surfboard           Snorkels                              fins                                     flip flops   FLOWER SHOP           Plastic flowers                     watering can                        seeds           Florist smock                       […]
Creating these unique hats will give children a “head start†in building creative-thinking and fine-motor skills! Materials: for base of hats: Large plastic containers (yogurt or margarine), Styrofoam plates or bowls, shoeboxes child safety scissors and sharp “adult” scissor white drawing paper markers, tempera paint, brushes collage materials such as yarn, pom-poms, wire, feathers, construction […]
Shhhhh! Make a special sign for quiet time. • Quiet!, by Paul Bright • posterboard or cardboard • markers • glue • glitter • hole punch • yarn • collage materials, if available (paper scraps, felt, feathers) Reading tips: 1. Quiet! tells the story of a mama and papa lion who don’t want any of the jungle animals to wake their cub from his […]
