The Letter F is a generally reliable letter. It usually makes the “fuh” sound as in fall.  F sometimes makes the /v/ sound (as in of) The “gh” diagraph represents the /f/ sound when it follows a vowel (as in tough)  1. Present a capitol and lower case F to your child. Ask if […]
 Use materials with interesting textures to make a fun book for your baby or toddler. Scraps of materials with interesting textures. (textured *papers, fabric, household items, etc.) Spiral-bound book with blank pages. (I used a watercolor pad because the pages were nice and heavy.) Exacto knife Glue (Bookbinding glue will work really nicely.) Glue […]
They incorporate images from around our house so it’s a fun way to build vocabulary with objects/images that are personal and relevant to a young person. You could use this technique for learning a second language as well. They also double as blocks, so you can build with them. They are great for the 2-4 […]
Aa A is for alligator. A is for ants. A is for apples  on my pants. Bb B is for bear.   B is for boat. B is for buttons on my coat. Cc C is for cow. C is for cat. C is for caterpillar on my hat. Dd D is for dinosaur. D […]
Make meals more fun with these math mats kids create.  • several sheets of colored construction paper • clear contact paper • Velcro tape (adhesive back) • adult-type scissors • markers, crayons, or colored chalk Invite your child to choose several colors of construction paper. From these, cut out squares, triangles, rectangles, and circles. Name each shape as you […]
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 […]
Compose a canvas of rainbow-colored circles to create a work of modern art. various objects for tracing circles, such as paper cups, spools, film canisters, old records, bowls, yogurt containers tempera paints paint brushes 12″ x 18″ paper Display all the round objects on the table and talk about which object will make the largest […]
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 […]
