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 […]
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 […]
Easiest mess free sunny activity ever    Construction paper Few interestingly shaped items Sunshine Possibly rocks to stop the paper blowing away.    Gather supplies, head outside, arrange items on paper, and place rocks in each corner to hold it steady. Forget about it for an hour while the sun kisses the […]
Sharing is an important process of growing up that we continue to learn and fine-tune, even in our adult years! As humans we are naturally possessive and protective of our things. However, over time we learn the pleasure of giving. Â As a parent, you know that the ability to share a favorite toy, or […]
Help your child give someone the moon and the stars.  • translucent plastic (container lids, report covers) • different color construction paper • art materials: colored markers, tempera paint, tissue paper, glitter, glue • child safety scissors • hole punch and string or yarn Go outside with your child and point out what’s in the sky stars, clouds, the […]
It is important for children who will be entering kindergarten to have some understanding of prepositions. So I use this learning technique before story time that they really love. Parents often comment that the children do it at home too! Understanding spatial relationships Learning prepositions Reinforcing concepts about print  At circle time when you […]
