Celebrate nature and decorate your space!  Show some examples of the things you’d like the children to look for on their walk: small flowers, leaves, etc. Discourage them from choosing sticks or thick items (pinecones, etc) – explain that flat things will work better for your project. Take your group on a nature walk. […]
Many times we walk through gardens without realizing the potential in the soil. This activity invites the preschool child to discover the many possibilities that wait at her feet! Â Before You Start: Find a plant or a tree that is growing in an unusual place. Ask the children how that plant began growing in […]
 Babies love music. Gentle harmonies can soothe a screamer. More upbeat tunes can lift the sagging spirits. Here’s a new song that’s sure to get a giggle from your baby — even if you can’t carry a tune.  Raise your finger in the air so your baby can see it. Then circle it […]
 Babies love to have their arms and legs moved for them, especially before they gain control of their own movements. A good workout helps your baby develop muscles and learn how to use them joyfully. And exercise helps everyone sleep better! Hold the baby’s feet and gently guide them in a cycling motion.  One […]
 When your baby is two or three months old and can raise and hold up her head, you two can begin a wider range of games.  Infant Sit-ups  Lay your baby on the floor (or bed) in front of you or in your lap facing you. Gently pull the baby to a […]
 Make a Wagon Poke holes near the top rim of a medium size Cardboard box. String a piece of cord about 2 feet long through the hole, knotting on both ends. You can paint wheels on the box and cover it with contact paper for a more permanent toy.  Make a Mobile An […]
This is a fun way to help children identify letters or numbers.  To help children with letter/number recognition, along with taking turns.  Before You Start: • Cut simple duck shapes from yellow contact paper (or laminated construction paper). • Attach each duck to the side of a juice box. • Cut out a […]
Bring pieces of the Earth from your own backyard into your students’ homes with these stylish and esthetic Earth Bottles. Inspire admiration for earth’s beauty and variety. Improve sensory integration, creativity, fine motor skills, patterning and recycling skills. The beans and rice, as well as the other natural materials offer a variety of colors that […]
