Children are eager learners from the very start. And from the start, they learn in the context of important relationships. Parents are in a unique position to help their children develop learning and thinking skills. Other caring adults, including grandparents, caregivers, and teachers, can help as well. Â Learning at Home Children’s thinking and reasoning […]
   Take a walk and talk about the sounds you hear and the things you see  Sing a song Read a wordless book in your favorite language  Make up a new song Create a “To Do†list   Become an author by creating your own book Mark off the items on your […]
Indoor Fun, Physical Fun, Cause and Effect, Cognition, Counting Concepts, Eye-Hand Coordination, Fine Motor Coordination, Physical Coordination, Size and Shape Discrimination, Spatial Relationships, Stacking, Visual Discrimination  Blocks are considered one of the most versatile and favorite toys for young tots. Block playing will inspire your child’s imagination and creativity while developing motor skills as […]
What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your […]
What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your […]
 What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so […]
 Make a Super-hero costume out of household items  This activity will work best for older toddlers. Outfitting your youngster won’t take a lot of time- I’ve found kitchen items work great with little trouble. Try the following items:  – For a shield, use a pizza pan or cookie sheet.  – For […]
A page for an alphabet book   Hole punch Green, black, yellow, and white construction paper Scissors Glue Thin black marker 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper   Draw some leave shapes and have your child cut them out. Cut out a ‘stem’ for your milkweed plant and some grass for the […]
