One, Two, Three, Four, Five: Knock Knock: Wiggles: One, two, three, four, five (Count on fingers.) Once I caught a fish alive. (Wiggle hand like a fish.) Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. (Count fingers on second hand.) Then I let him go again. (Pretend to throw fish back.) Why did I let that fishy go? […]
1 to 3 Years Old  Between their first and second birthdays, children  § Are energetic, busy and curious; § Are self-centered; § Like to imitate the sounds and actions of others (for example, by repeating words that parents and others say and by pretending to do housework or yard work with adults); § […]
Birth to 1 Year Old  Babies grow and change dramatically during their first year. They begin to  § Develop some control over their bodies. They learn to hold up their heads, roll over, sit up, crawl, stand up and, in some cases, walk. § Become aware of themselves as separate from others. They […]
A fun, eco-friendly activity to reinforce what children have learned about snakes and to build team-work. Â Reinforce study about snakes. Learn to identify patterns. Use recycled materials to create a creative piece of artwork. Develop a sense of team work in building something together. Use fine motor skills to practice tying knots or twist […]
Toddlers love to copy the big people in their lives, especially when they get to use “grown-up” tools. So now is a good time to find or buy writing tools that are just their size. Â Easy-to-hold pencils. Washable markers in bright colors. (These make good gifts for special occasions. Spread the word to your […]
Read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. (Author), John Archambault (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator). In this bright and lively rhyme, the letters of the alphabet race each other to the top of the coconut tree. When X, Y, and Z finally scramble up the trunk, however, the weight is too much, and down […]
1. Eat at least one (home-cooked) meal a day together. This helps your family twofold. You can make sure your children are eating nutritious, well-balanced meals, and everyone can reconnect as a family. Â 2. Examine your family’s food choices. Start reading the labels on the foods you buy for you and your family. Try […]
 Try this fun, open-ended three-dimensional activity. Children will love experimenting with the various ways to use the materials.  To reinforce fine motor skills To promote hand-eye coordination To encourage cooperative play To encourage tactile exploration   Before You Start: You will need smooth and pliable air-dry clay, paper plates (or trays), various […]
