How to raise a child who appreciates, respects, and enjoys the diversity of life “Our neighborhood has all different kinds of people,” says Gabriella, age 10, who has lived in Sacramento, California, almost all her life. “We’re Latino. Next door, there is a Filipino family. Across the street, we have an Indian family. We also […]
  Using simple supplies, a paper plate, yarn, and scissors you can try your hand at spinning a web. This would be tricky for preschoolers but you could still demonstrate it for them. I find weaving webs to be a mystical process. How fun would this be as part of a science lesson on […]
As your child grows, she becomes more sophisticated in noticing and classifying the people she encounters every day. Â At 2 to 3 years old, she may: Â notice and ask about other people’s physical characteristics, although she is still more interested in her own notice other children’s specific cultural acts: Elena speaks differently from me; Mei […]
What a breakthrough: Your toddler learns that things can stand for other things. Imagination surfaces when your toddler takes what she has learned through play about how her past experiences can be symbolized, and manipulates these very symbols in new, not-yet-experienced ways. This is a fabulous moment, because it is a first ray in the […]
Isn’t it funny that once a year, things that we try to keep out of our house…like spiders…become a decoration?  I love these hand print spiders because any craft which includes a hand print or foot print deems itself worthy to be kept. My three year old daughter loved this activity as she was […]
One of the best ways to introduce books to your child is to put a board book in her hands. The small-sized, thick cardboard pages that can easily be turned and the bright illustrations will engage your child’s attention and will put this particular reading event under her control. Spend time with the cover. What […]
 Five Black Bats  Five black bats Ready to soar; One stayed behind, Now there are four. Four black bats Hanging from a tree; One fell down, Now there are three. Three black bats Wondering what to do; One flew away, Now there are two. Two black bats Sitting in the sun; One fell […]
Carving a pumpkin is a messy job that I usually just enjoy watching my hubby take care of. I did that again, but I decided to salvage the seeds and get creative because usually I don’t do ‘Jack’ with the seeds. I’m trying to keep these weekly crafts easy and cheap to entice you all […]
