It’s amazing how quickly those babbles and coos turn into “Why?” and “No!” Here’s what to expect, and when to expect it.   From birth to 12 months, your child may: ·  make eye contact and smile ·  babble and coo to communicate comfort or happiness ·  move arms and legs to express […]
Baby pumpkins Chenille pipe cleaners Glue and a small brush for applying glue Seamstress pins (they are a pin with a colored plastic ball at the end) Black beads (for making jewelry) Toothpicks Scraps of black felt White batting or wool roving Yarn  To make the eyes, mark with a pencil where you will […]
~ Gummy Bears & Chocolate Covered Raisins ~   ~ Candy Corn & Pumpkins ~   ~ Gummy Worms ~  I couldn’t take the pictures fast enough. They were eaten very quickly!! To make the bracelets, I used a regular threading needle and stretchy jewelry string. Just get assorted soft candies and […]
Communication blossoms when you and your child do things with each other. When you play and work together, you have something in common to talk about. Try these language-rich activities: 1. Bake together. Share the experience of measuring the ingredients, sifting and mixing, and then cleaning up. It’s also a great opportunity to introduce related […]
Literacy begins at birth. The early reading and writing experiences children have help prepare them for later success in school. That’s why rich and varied language and literacy experiences at home and at preschool are so important. Children who have been read to, who know nursery rhymes and chants, who hear a great deal of […]
 Encourage exploration of many cultures by providing pretend-play props that span the globe. Stock your child’s play area with: 1.        Wooden or plastic figures of diverse people and animals. Look for a range of skin tones in the dolls, puppets, crayons, and other materials you choose for your child’s play. 2.        Food boxes from […]
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