Red, white and blue construction paper A paper plate Scissors Glue Optional – glitter  Cut a large hole in the center of the paper plate, leaving the outer ring intact. Cut out a lot of stars from red, white and blue construction paper.  Glue the stars to the paper plate, overlapping to fully […]
 2 pieces of construction paper (the thicker the better) Scissors A hole punch A push-pin A pencil with an eraser Markers or crayons        Start by making two square pieces of paper. To start making a square, put the two pieces of paper together. Fold a bottom corner all the way up across […]
Celebrate Independance Day this year by making a sweet little Handprint American Flag! You’ll need a few supplies before you begin:  red, white and blue paint blue construction paper paint brushes popsicle stick small star stickers glue stick scissors/paper cutter hole punch thin ribbon in red, white, or blue   Paint the palm […]
An environment that encourages exploration and physical development is important for children of all ages. Be sure to allow your baby plenty of space for rolling, scooting and, eventually, crawling. Babies like to grasp and manipulate objects, so be sure you have rattles and other safe toys within easy reach. Make it a habit to […]
 It takes a lot of patience combined with good judgment and warm, nurturing relationships to raise emotionally healthy, comfortable and cheerful children. But no matter what you do, your children are still going to feel sad, afraid, anxious, and angry from time to time. Your challenge, as a parent, is to learn how to […]
 Childhood is a time for children to learn about the world-and that includes learning how to get along with others. Parents play a crucial role in helping children figure out how to form satisfying relationships and develop into socially competent people. Social competence allows children to be cooperative and generous, express their feelings, and […]
Every parent hopes that their children are developing a positive sense of self-worth. How your children feel about themselves is one of your greatest responsibilities and biggest challenges. People who have a positive sense of self feel like they have something worthwhile to contribute and a sense of internal worth. They are able to venture […]
 We have lots of fun designing outfits for Barbie. She looks great in just about anything, including an old sock. We make use of the basket of single socks (the ones that have survived the washing machine), most of which are small with nice designs and colors. We cut off the foot of the […]
