The Titanic was supposed to be an unsinkable ship, until an iceberg brought her down. However, nowadays, with our technology, this could not happen. And it also won’t happen when you make an unsinkable sponge boat with your little sailor! There are many different types including row boats, sailboats, tugboats, steamboats, airboats, motorboats, cruise ships, […]
Make no mistake, Rubber Eraser Day celebrates the invention of erasers. We all make mistakes. This day is designated to recognize and appreciate the value of that little plug (as manufacturers call them) that sits atop our pencils. When we make a mistake, they are the big “cover-up”, make that eraser, of our booboo or […]
Pecan trees are the only nut tree that’s native to North America, which is a good reason to celebrate National Pecan Day on April 14 of each year. Pecans can be used in many interesting and surprising ways, and you’ll be able to find some to suit your personal tastes. Besides their delightful taste, pecans […]
Go outside and gaze up at the clouds together. Point to different clouds and discuss what objects or animals you think they look like. As clouds drift by, make up a story about what they are and where they are going. The point is to let your imaginations be as vast as the blue, blue […]
It’s never too soon to start learning math concepts. Practice counting objects together around your house. You can start with easy items like fingers and people. As your child masters the concept you can try more challenging counts such as chairs, stuffed animals, doors etc. One, two, buckle my shoe Three, four, open the door […]
Sit siblings down in a circle and ask each one what he or she likes best about the others. You may be surprised by what you hear. If you have an only child, make it a day to share some old pictures and tell a funny childhood story about you and your siblings—especially if it […]
Celebrate World Health Day The earlier you integrate a balanced diet and daily exercise into your child’s life, the more likely he or she will be to carry these healthy habits into adulthood. So, monkey see monkey do! When you go bike riding, walking, swimming, or running, be sure to take your little one along. […]
Robert E. Peary and his assistant, Matthew Henson, endured a lot of hardship to reach the geographic North Pole. Play explorer with your child—without facing rough terrain and bitterly cold weather! Make a paper flag, paste a photo of your child on it, and challenge him or her to “discover†something—a tree, a boulder, a […]
