Tomb paintings indicate that juggling goes as far back as the ancient Egyptians. Today, we’ve got the advantage of juggling “how-to†books and kits to help us get started. Try Juggling for the Complete Klutz by John Cassidy and B.C. Rimbeaux (complete with beanbag blocks) and you’ll be a pro in no time. (Remember, when […]
Heuristic Play Heuristic (hewr-iss-tisk) play enables children to discover and learn things for themselves. It works so well because toddlers learn best from doing and experimenting with their environment. And it is a very enjoyable free toddler game too. Examples of heuristic play objects: • Natural objects: shells, pebbles, driftwood, pine cones, fallen leaves, conkers, […]
1 cup of used coffee ground 1/2 cup of cold coffee 1 cup of flour (can also use a combo of cornstarch) 1/2 cup of salt Wax paper Mixing bowl Some small objects to make impressions in the dough (Shaped cookie cutters work well, leaves, stones, or impressions from plastic dinosaurs) Empty can or a […]
Turn your child into a bean counter! Put dried beans into a cup. Now ask your child to take them out of the cup, counting as he or she goes. When the cup is empty, fill again, this time with another amount. Repeat as many times as you like. For added fun, glue the beans […]
Celebrate National Bird Day! Â In cold climates, the ground is hard in winter, making it difficult for birds to get enough food. Why not assist our fine, feathered friends by making a simple cereal necklace? String any cereal with a hole in the middle (preferably one without a lot of sugar) on about two […]
There are a myriad of games to help your child develop coordination and language skills. Some of the most fun are action rhymes. Your little one will find the rhymes amusing and will want to play along with you. This leap from passive to active is an important step in your child’s development.    Open/Close […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756. A child prodigy, Mozart began performing piano pieces at age three and composing them at five. In honor of this great talent, play a CD of one of your favorite Mozart pieces and waltz with your child to the music. Supply flowing silky scarves and […]
 1/3 c. sugar 1 c. cornstarch 4 c. cold water Food Coloring  Cook until thick. put in bowls, add food coloring. Put in ziplock baggies. Let the kids play with it while it is in the bags for a neat sensory experience or use it to mix colors.
