The Inverse Power of Praise  According to a survey conducted by Columbia University, 85 percent of American parents think it’s important to tell their kids that they’re smart. But recent research conducted by psychologist Carol Dweck at Columbia University strongly suggests it might be the other way around. Giving kids the label of […]
Read Ten Little Fish by Audrey Wood. In this simple counting story, glossy computer-generated illustrations show a school of cute, expressive tropical fish that disappear, one per spread, providing a descending counting exercise that leaves one yellow fish. Then lonely yellow meets and falls in love with an attractive green that happens by, and the […]
 This project is blowing bubbles with a twist. We first made these foamerators last summer and they quickly became a big hit.  An empty soda or water bottle A washcloth A rubber band  Cut the bottom off of the bottle. Fold the washcloth in half and cover the bottom of the bottle […]
 A fun, eco-friendly activity that uses recycled goods from home to create shaker and string instruments that allow for the exploration of rhythm and sound.   • Use recycled materials to create a creative instrument. •  Learn about rhythm and sounds created by different instruments. • Work together to create unique sounds when […]
 Practice an ABAB pattern with your preschooler (useful for building pre-math skills) using a large circle and rectanglular strips (1 1/2 by 3 inchs). We alternated yellow and orange several times to fit around the “sun”. We will also be using it as a summer countdown calendar (there are twelve “rays”, perfect for the […]
A visual guide to hand print and foot print activities Handprint Christmas Tree FootPrint Snow Man Hand and Foot Print Rudolph Foot Print Valentine Hand Print “I love you” in sign language Card  Hand Print Lion Hand Print Elephant Foot Print Ducklings Hand Print and Popcorn Sheep Hand Print Bunnies Foot Print Butterflies Abstract […]
 Sounds can be fun, especially when you’re trying to stump your mom or dad. Your child may enjoy this guessing game so much, he won’t even know he’s getting ready to learn to read!  Tell your child you are thinking of a word that begins with the f-f-f-f-f sound. Ask him to repeat […]
  A fun, eco-friendly activity that uses recycled goods from home to create cute animal pencil cups.   Use recycled materials to create an animal pencil cup. Learn about different animals and their different colors, features, etc. Use fine motor skills to attach small pieces to cans. Reinforce concepts of “same†and “different.†[…]
