When it’s too cold to spend a lot of time outside, bring a little of the outdoors in!           Snow Wagon, Tray or Serving Bowls Cups, Spoons, Toy Shovels Food Coloring Mat, Shower Curtain, or blanket Mittens            Your Child Will Learn: Tactile Stimulation  Fill a wagon, tray or serving […]
colorful cereal boxes scissors small plastic baggies contact paper (optional) family photos or photos from magazines (optional) shoebox or other cardboard (optional) glue (optional) • develops problem-solving skills • supports fine-motor development 1. Cut the front and back panels off of a large cereal box. 2. Cut the panels into three, four, or five pieces to make a puzzle. […]
 containers of your favorite flavors of yogurt variety of toppings, such as chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, granola, and sliced fruit bowls spoons  1. Peel and slice your favorite fruits. Then place all the ingredients on the table and ask your child to think about which yogurt flavor and toppings she would like […]
Inclement weather is either upon us, or it’s coming and why not be prepared with a few activities that your children are sure to love!indoor roadway with painter’s tape and a sharpie. Perfect compliment to matchbox cars. 1. Make an 2. Construct an indoor obstacle course with pillows, hampers, and a broom 3. Scavenger hunt […]
 To know what your toddler thinks about his world before he can tell you directly in words, play with him. In play, you see and hear what he understands and thinks about the world. Remember, however, that this is his play, not yours. You are a partner and a facilitator, occasionally a “go-fer,” but […]
  They are SUPER SIMPLE and only need a few things, most of which is usually laying around the house. I grabbed the bottles from the recycling bin (2 L or 20oz. sizes work well), the construction paper and glue already on hand.     First put a few drops of white paint […]
 Is your child’s preschool classroom set up to teach social skills? The best way to assess the emotional climate of a classroom is to spend an hour or more as a visitor. Pay special attention to how teachers interact with children to promote the development of emotional and social skills.  The Environment  […]
A project for even the really young!  Edible “Glitterâ€: Mix a few drops of food coloring into sugar.  Edible “Glue† 3/4 cup water 2 T corn syrup 1 tsp vinegar 3/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup corn starch  In a small saucepan, add the water and corn syrup and vinegar, stir […]
