Children practice their camera work with this snappy activity  a regular or digital camera oak tag paper glue sticks notepad and pen small labels several books that highlight such photographers as William Wegman, Ansel Adams, and Ann Geddes, or books of Tana Hoban’s and Ann Morris’s works variety of appropriate photographs from magazines […]
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 […]
These sewing cards are tailor-made for your toddler. • washable markers or jumbo crayons • paper plates • shoestring or yarn • scissors (adult) or large circle punchInvite your toddler to use the markers or crayons to decorate the paper plates. She may need you to provide gentle guidance in holding the marker and using it to make marks. Once […]
This sticky situation is perfect for toddlers.  • clear contact paper • collage materials — felt, ribbon, paper scraps (construction, wrapping, tissue) • construction paper (optional) Cut a piece of clear contact paper — approximately 12 to 15 inches square — and peel off the back. Provide your child with collage materials, and encourage her to stick them […]
 ½ cup dippity-do hair gel Food coloring Zip lock bag  Add food coloring and dippity-do to ziplock bag- make sure it is sealed well, and let children manipulate. For visual interest, you can add small items and / or glitter to the gel before sealing.
 Engage your baby with these personalized building blocks.  photos of your child small boxes newspaper tape clear contact paper  1. Crumple the newspaper and use it to stuff the boxes. Tape the boxes closed.  2. Tape one photo of your child to each side of the box and cover with clear […]
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 […]
