Solution A: 1 1/2 C. Warm Water 2 c. Elmer’s Glue Food Coloring  Solution B: 4 tsp. Borax 1 1/3 C. Warm water Mix solution A in one bowl, mix solution B in another bowl. Dissolve both well. Then just pour solution A into solution B, DO NOT MIX OR STIR! Just lift out flubber. […]
2 tsp. borax (available in laundry aisle at your grocery store) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup white glue such as Elmers (“If you have access to a chemical supply house, try a 4% solution of polyvinyl alcohol instead of glue for a less rubbery polymer. It will be more transparent & show off color better.”) […]
Treat others as you’d like your child to treat them. You are your child’s first and most influential teacher and they are always watching you. “Modeling†your own kind and caring behavior towards friends and relatives is an effective way to teach your children how to be good to others. Show what being a good […]
A development kit is a collection of items on a particular educational theme for your child. They should include enough items to interest your cuild, but be compact enough to slip easily into a purse, backpack or diaper bag. Each kit should include: a zipper pouch or resealable plastic bag big enough to hold everything […]
1. Read and sing together. This will build her vocabulary, language, and communication skills. 2. Count everything. Whether it’s stairs, blocks, or candy, thinking about numbers will get him ready for math. 3. Create art projects. Drawing with crayons, using safety scissors to cut paper, and creating collages with glue will make her comfortable with […]
A ball as a paint brush? Why not? What you need: • assortment of small balls (tennis ball, golf ball, etc.) • cardboard grocery box • white paper • masking tape • tempera paint in primary colors • 3 small bowls • plastic spoons • smock What to do: 1. Put the balls in the box one at a time. Have your child shake […]
 These cheerful sunflowers are a simple autumn-themed craft that celebrate each child’s individuality.  To have fun creating a original fall craft To encourage creative expression through art To educate children about fingerprints and their uniqueness  Collect (or have children bring from home) small paper plates to use as the base for the […]
 I love handprint crafts! I save each one in a special binder and peek at them every so often. It’s fun to compare and see how they’ve grown.  Materials you will need for this wreath are glue, scissors, and yellow, orange, and red paint or construction paper.           There are two ways to […]
