Dramatic play (a.k.a. “make believeâ€) is an excellent way to encourage language development and pre-reading exposure in your child. And it’s just darn fun! Period. We’ve done it all – Restaurant, Family, “Choresâ€, Beauty Shop, Car Wash…The one we haven’t done (until now)?  Home Office.  In this ever increasing age of technology, children […]
 A good round of playing “Kitchen” is always good for the soul. Why not change it up a little and play “Restaurant”. You and your child will have a blast and they will learn a little something along the way – dramatic play is important to a child’s development. Children express ideas, thoughts, and […]
 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 simple homemade doll gives greater meaning to familiar words.  • woman’s ribbed sock • shredded paper or batting (for stuffing) • thick thread • craft items such as yarn, ribbons, sequins, etc. Read a book of nursery rhymes and discuss the characters. Make your own Humpty-Dumpty! Flatten the sock so that the sole of the foot is face […]
 Create a desk where your newscaster can read the news. This can be any table or desk with a sheet over the front. have your children create a poster sized logo to dress up the set, giving a name to thier newscast. If desired, dress the set further with clocks, maps or other posters […]
THE BEACH           Blankets                              picnic basket                        beach umbrella           Sunglasses                           beach ball                            pretend suntan lotion           Beach towel                         buckets and shovels             shells           Lawn chairs                         straw hats                            play picnic foods           Beach Boys music               swimming caps                    surfboard           Snorkels                              fins                                     flip flops   FLOWER SHOP           Plastic flowers                     watering can                        seeds           Florist smock                       […]
Goal:  To enrich the lives of pre-schoolers through a vocabulary expanding experience at the zoo or aquarium.  Objectives:       1.  Students will become familiar with books relating to specific animal topics. 2.  Students will learn the correct way to touch living animals. 3.  Students will be exposed to vocabulary and animal terminology not previously […]
 Card stock in assorted colors Scissors Hole punch Glue Paper fasteners Yarn or embroidery floss for a giraffe mane and tail Flexible straws  Cut out the shapes as shown from card stock. Punch holes in the head for an eye, a nostril, and a mouth. Next, punch holes in both movable leg pieces […]
