Use a flashlight to see shapes! • flashlight • big piece of white paper • construction paper • tape • pencils • crayons Help your child cut different shapes out of construction paper (circles, stars, hearts, diamonds, triangles, and so forth). Tape the big piece of paper to the wall. Shine the flashlight on the white paper while your child holds up […]
Try a different kind of finger painting.  • shaving cream • newspaper • powdered tempera paint or watercolor (optional) • washable surface such as plastic table or high chair tray Seat your child at a table (or in her high chair) and spread newspaper on the floor — this is messy! You might want to have your child […]
 A new way to teach “hot” and “cold.”  • several smooth stones • old crayons • ice cubes • newspaper • box Take your child outside and find a few rocks. Point out their various shapes and sizes. Help your child select 7 or 8 smooth rocks about the size of your fist and bring them into the […]
 Take a big bite of math, science, language arts, and more on your next trip to the grocery store.  Add it up. Take a look at your shopping list. As you place items in your cart, ask your child to add up the prices to see how much of the list you can […]
Mix in a pot….  1 cup cornstarch 1/3-cup sugar 4 cups cold water  Heat stirring constantly. Once it starts to thicken – remove from heat – it will resemble wall paper paste initially but as it cools, is more like Vaseline. Divide between as many bowls as you have colors (food coloring). Add […]
 Create a tool for learning about color mixing that can be used over and over to reinforce the concept.  Learn what happens when you mix two primary colors.  • You will need 16 oz. water bottles (one for each child) • Water • Vegetable Oil • Liquid Watercolorâ„¢ in primary colors  […]
 To enhance large muscle development and early math, science and reading skills by mixing paint and creating patterns and designs with this simple print-making technique.  • Attach large pieces (12″x14″) of bubble wrap to table top with masking tape. The bubbles should be large. Older (school age) children can use smaller sized bubbles. […]
Try this attention grabbing activity before discussing how some islands are formed. The fizzing, erupting volcano looks like the real thing! As the volcano lava and ash fall, an underwater island starts to appear! Â Show how a volcano can create landforms, and do it on a small budget with limited space! Â This activity shows […]
