Make a book that shows off your child’s favorite physical feats. photos of your child oak tag paper hole punch small binder rings glue sticks markers or crayons stickers or small rubber stamps Tell your child you will be making a book about his physical skills. What does he know how (and love) to do: […]
 Let your child’s fingers do the reading. • fabric pieces and other materials with different textures • cardboard • glue • hole punch • yarn • copies of family pictures Cut out pieces of fabric. Glue each to a separate piece of cardboard. Punch holes in the cardboard and tie the pieces together with yarn to make a book. Encourage your child […]
Turn a simple container into an early reading experience.  • tubular container, such as a Pringles or oatmeal container • photos (family snapshots or magazine clippings) • clear contact paper Collect pictures about your baby’s life, highlighting his family: Mom and Dad, family members, friends, and pets. You can also cut out cars, houses, flowers, and other […]
Try these crafty ideas for those long holiday vacation days. Holiday vacation is the perfect time to share memories and to start new traditions like creating a year-end scrapbook. Plan some time to clear off the kitchen table, heat up some cocoa, and make something with your child that will capture the spirit of family, […]
 Engage your baby with these personalized building blocks.  photos of your child small boxes newspaper tape clear contact paper  1. Crumple the newspaper and use it to stuff the boxes. Tape the boxes closed.  2. Tape one photo of your child to each side of the box and cover with clear […]
colorful cereal boxes scissors small plastic baggies contact paper (optional) family photos or photos from magazines (optional) shoebox or other cardboard (optional) glue (optional) • develops problem-solving skills • supports fine-motor development 1. Cut the front and back panels off of a large cereal box. 2. Cut the panels into three, four, or five pieces to make a puzzle. […]
They incorporate images from around our house so it’s a fun way to build vocabulary with objects/images that are personal and relevant to a young person. You could use this technique for learning a second language as well. They also double as blocks, so you can build with them. They are great for the 2-4 […]
 • family photos • postcards, tickets, and greeting cards • 8″ x 10″ piece of cardboard • picture frame for an 8″ x 10″ photo, with mat • crayons • fabric, paper scraps, or other decorative items • child safety scissors • glue Read a book about families, such as The Family Book, by Todd Parr. Talk about your own family. How […]
