Toby’s Writing: Age 18 months  Toby starts to scribble at 18 months. His parents provide him with unlined paper and thick markers that are easy for him to grasp. His ability to make dark marks and to write in a circular motion indicate that he is gaining control over the small muscles in his […]
 Your child can sow seeds of love with this Mother’s Day or National Teacher Day (May 3rd) greeting card. Packed with flower or vegetable seeds, it’s a garden in the making (water not included).  Silver card stock Scissors Seed packet Tape  Print this watering can template on a piece of silver card […]
If your children are frequently bored like most, you can provide hours of entertainment, fun and creativity with a craft box that you make yourself. Craft boxes contain assorted materials your child can use to make anything he can imagine and the things your child can imagine are usually things you would never think of […]
• Stone Soup, by Jon J Muth (optional) • paper • crayons and/or markers In this folktale, three monks entice frightened villagers to make soup from stones. The villagers discover that when they give, they receive much more in return. As you read the story with your child, encourage him to predict what will happen next. What does […]
When decorating the nursery for your baby, keep in mind that newborns can visually perceive objects place 8-12 inches away from their face. Since their field of vision is so limited, contrasting colors (such as red, black and white) are easiest to discern. Create easy to make, engaging flash cards displaying favorite baby images, such […]
 Toddlers need lots of sensory activities; this one helps build the fine motor skills as well as takes care of a sensory experience. My toddlers love this!   You need one bottle of any color glitter paint, a large piece of clear contact paper, a flat smooth surface and thick/wide tape.  Find […]
Do you have a hula hoop, strings and some material? With just a few simple materials you could be the newest resident of a “Fairy House” Tie three sections of string to the hula hoop as shown, an equal distance apart. Tape the tops of the fabric strips around the hula hoop. Cut the bottoms […]
 I won’t keep you in suspense: the secret is the “fun factor.” Put simply, kids will work tirelessly if the work is gratifying — that is, if it’s fun! That doesn’t mean all play and little work leads to academic success; far from it. What it does mean is that each child’s own perspective about […]
