Cupids Arrow. 1 box of wide straws. (the basic grocery store straw with stripes.) I box of Q-tips 2 large bowls (heart shaped are cute, any dollar store has plastic heart shaped bowls right now) Masking tape Divide the group into teams. Place a heart shaped bowl in front of each team and place some […]
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 […]
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 […]
Easter Bunny Hop – Work off some of that candy induced energy with Easter Bunny Hop, a relay race for two or three teams. Each player must cover a certain distance jumping with a plastic, stuffed or styrofoam egg between his/her knees. Fluffy Needs A Tail – Make a Rabbit on poster board without a […]
Create an easy-to-make game to go with this holiday story.  • Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear! by Don and Audrey Wood • index cards • crayons and/or markers • wrapping paper scraps (optional)  This book tells the story of a little mouse who is very worried that the big hungry bear up the mountain will steal his […]
Can you figure out who’s who? • The Donkey’s Christmas Song, by Nancy Tafuri (optional) • paper • crayons In The Donkey’s Christmas Song, a variety of farm animals and the sounds they make are portrayed. What animal noises can your child make? Play a guessing game with your child. Make a variety of animal noises and invite your […]
 Sounds can be fun, especially when you’re trying to stump your mom or dad. Your child may enjoy this guessing game so much, he won’t even know he’s getting ready to learn to read!  Tell your child you are thinking of a word that begins with the f-f-f-f-f sound. Ask him to repeat […]
 Babies love music. Gentle harmonies can soothe a screamer. More upbeat tunes can lift the sagging spirits. Here’s a new song that’s sure to get a giggle from your baby — even if you can’t carry a tune.  Raise your finger in the air so your baby can see it. Then circle it […]
