Can your 2 year old handle helping out around the house? You bet! See our age-by-age guide.  Chores are an integral part of your child’s development. They help him learn to take care of himself and gain a sense of duty. As he grows, household tasks help him practice responsibility and are […]
You’ll be amazed at what your child is learning and how he’s growing during this busy year. Â Remember: Every child develops at her own pace. These guidelines are general. There is a broad range of what is considered “normal.” It’s not unusual for a child to be advanced in one area, and lag slightly […]
We got to open ended art a little late this week. I put out a bag of feathers, air drying clay, clay tools, and wiggly eyes.  First he said “With feathers I can make Kevin!” (from the movie “Up”) but that quickly became generic feathered friends once he realized how hard Kevin would be 😉 […]
Water Enery Drink or Frappachino Refreshing Wipes Excedrin Stain Removal Pen Blistex Fruit (apple, banana, pear) Trail / Energy Mix Muffin Sucking Candy Mints or Breath Spray All wrapped up in a nice basket with a big bow.
 1. Raising a Reader: Read aloud to your children every day. Effective storybook reading is an interactive process. If we wait until after reading to discuss the story, we are missing out on valuable literacy opportunities. When you precede the reading by inviting predictions and personal connections, you are creating context for the reading.  Taking […]
  Just in time for Sesame Street’s big 40th anniversary, KOCH Records and Sesame Workshop are proud to present the Sesame Street: Old School – Volume 1 music collection, a collectible reissuing of three early Sesame Street albums. This new CD collection features three classic albums – “The Original Cast Record”, “Big Bird Sings”, […]
This weeks open ended art project theme is “Matisse”. It’s a new thing; Open Ended Art will feature a specific artist once a month. We read “When Pig-Asso met Moo-Tisse” and “Drawing with Scissors” as well as checking out some Matisse art on the internet to get familiar with his work. ^^ THIS is how […]
 When you can answer “yes” to most of these questions, it’s time to start.  • Can your child follow directions? • Does he understand words like “wet” and “dry” and distinguish between the two? How about “toilet” or “potty”? Does he recognize words for urinating or defecating? • Can she tell you where to find the […]
