shoebox construction paper (different colors, depending on the scene) art supplies clay small toys that reflect the environment glue pictures of different outdoor environments (optional) Talk to your child about different outdoor environments and seasons. Help him pick a place he has been to or that he is interested in, such as the ocean […]
 Explore geometry with a boxy sculpture.  milk or egg cartons, cereal boxes, shoeboxes, lids, and paper towel rolls paint crayons glue construction paper scissors  To start, go on a materials hunt around your home for interestingly shaped items. After she has collected her “treasures,” talk to your child about what she would like […]
Make stamps perfect for little hands.  potatoes (smaller white potatoes work best) knife (adults only!) tempera paint paper plates construction paper (different colors) aluminum foil (optional) Prepare for this activity by cutting potatoes to a size small enough for your child to grasp. Next, cut away the outside of the potato so that a shape, […]
Dramatic play (a.k.a. “make believeâ€) is an excellent way to encourage language development and pre-reading exposure in your child. And it’s just darn fun! Period. We’ve done it all – Restaurant, Family, “Choresâ€, Beauty Shop, Car Wash…The one we haven’t done (until now)?  Home Office.  In this ever increasing age of technology, children […]
Chronicle vacation days and create a book of warm memories to share in any season. Whether your child’s heading off to camp, taking a family vacation, or simply enjoying what your neighborhood has to offer, collecting and preserving summer mementos will give her a sense of time, perspective, and history. And assembling a scrapbook with […]
This standard kid craft is so clever and ingenious, it has stood the test of time, wowing children since the birth of the plastic water bottle (if not before!). It’s allure is nigh unbeatable and I can see why! An I SPY bottle is so simple to make! Kids can even help. Â Â The […]
1. water 2. jell-o 3. pudding 4. ice 5. packing peanuts or other Styrofoam 6. shredded paper 7. pumpkin guts 8. rice 9. coffee grounds 10. dirt 11. corn meal 12. sea shells 13. seeds 14. dry pasta 15. cooked pasta 16. leaves (try fresh and crinkly ones) 17. clean mud (mix 1 roll white […]
This project is a sure fire winner with kids, and a perfect companion craft to Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar. This craft is so easy and has a lot of reward for very little effort! Be sure to grab these essentials before you begin: Â Â Construction paper in various colors Glue Stick (or other […]
