In order to understand abstract concepts, your child has to abstract the ideas from their physical surroundings and from the objects that are significant to them. After listening to her mom read The Giving Tree, for example, 4-year-old Rose said, “This book is about selfish.” She was able to extend the theme from the story […]
  This craft is not only cute, it is yummy too. You can eat on the extra popcorn while you craft. This really is a cute and easy craft to do.  You will need: Popcorn (popped), a paper grocery bag, scissors, glue, Ziplock baggies and paint red, yellow and orange (acrylic or tempera). […]
Using materials from Take It To Your Seat Math Centers (K-1) from Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (just this activity is available for download for just a few dollars as well), Â some extra bugs that I’m sure I downloaded on 4share.com, but can’t find now, contact paper to “laminate” and improve durability, and markers to decorate, I […]
  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 […]
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 😉 […]
Hats On! Show off your style — make a unique hat. • tissue paper (various colors) • masking tape • Miss Hunnicutt’s Hat, by Jeff Brumbeau • grocery sacks (optional) • markers (optional) Miss Hunnicutt’s Hat describes one woman’s determination to wear her unusual but favorite hat in honor of the Queen’s visit to her town. As you progress through the […]
Wishful Thinking When your child explores the concept of wishes, he explores self-awareness. • The Fish Who Could Wish by John Bush • Small cardboard box • Paint, markers, or crayons • Stamps and/or stickers • Magazines for clipping Talk about what it means to make a wish. Read a story such as The Fish Who Could Wish, by John […]
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.
