Red, white and blue construction paper A paper plate Scissors Glue Optional – glitter  Cut a large hole in the center of the paper plate, leaving the outer ring intact. Cut out a lot of stars from red, white and blue construction paper.  Glue the stars to the paper plate, overlapping to fully […]
Celebrate Independance Day this year by making a sweet little Handprint American Flag! You’ll need a few supplies before you begin:  red, white and blue paint blue construction paper paint brushes popsicle stick small star stickers glue stick scissors/paper cutter hole punch thin ribbon in red, white, or blue   Paint the palm […]
 We have lots of fun designing outfits for Barbie. She looks great in just about anything, including an old sock. We make use of the basket of single socks (the ones that have survived the washing machine), most of which are small with nice designs and colors. We cut off the foot of the […]
 Each summer my children build a city by painting and cutting and pasting empty cereal and shoe boxes. We have also used empty plastic containers and the centers from paper towel rolls. The kids work on it as the mood strikes them. The people and animals are made from clothespins, small plastic bottles, or […]
Make a driveway city! With some sidewalk chalk, draw roads, train tracks, houses, farms, a zoo, shops, and anything else you want included in your city. Add some toy cars, trains, boats, and doll people, and you have hours of fun for the whole neighborhood. One “city” of ours circled the whole cul-de-sac.
   Take a walk and talk about the sounds you hear and the things you see  Sing a song Read a wordless book in your favorite language  Make up a new song Create a “To Do†list   Become an author by creating your own book Mark off the items on your […]
Indoor Fun, Physical Fun, Cause and Effect, Cognition, Counting Concepts, Eye-Hand Coordination, Fine Motor Coordination, Physical Coordination, Size and Shape Discrimination, Spatial Relationships, Stacking, Visual Discrimination  Blocks are considered one of the most versatile and favorite toys for young tots. Block playing will inspire your child’s imagination and creativity while developing motor skills as […]
A page for an alphabet book   Hole punch Green, black, yellow, and white construction paper Scissors Glue Thin black marker 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper   Draw some leave shapes and have your child cut them out. Cut out a ‘stem’ for your milkweed plant and some grass for the […]
