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 […]
Feet come in all sizes and shapes—even within the same family. Trace each family member’s pair of feet on a long roll of paper. (Go from the oldest member to the youngest.) Now label each pair of feet with a name and measurement. The kids will be surprised to discover that both their feet are […]
In order to understand abstract concepts, your child has to abstract the ideas from their physical surroundings and from the objects that are significant to them. After listening to her mom read The Giving Tree, for example, 4-year-old Rose said, “This book is about selfish.” She was able to extend the theme from the story […]
All About Apples  You probably have several apples in your house right now. What follows are easy ideas for apple fun and learning. Use a cool apple tool. The right equipment can make all the difference when cooking with your kids. The Peel Away from Back to Basics is a big hit with children. […]
 Explore geometry with a boxy sculpture.  milk or egg cartons, cereal boxes, shoeboxes, lids, and paper towel rolls paint crayons glue construction paper scissors  To start, go on a materials hunt around your home for interestingly shaped items. After she has collected her “treasures,” talk to your child about what she would like […]
 a wooden board (I got mine from Michaels & it is sanded with beveled edges for about $2) black spray paint pony tail holders lots of push pins graph paper pen/pencil hammer   Spray paint the board and let dry. Using a pencil, mark off a grid template, about 1.5†apart on your […]
A marble, some paper towel tubes and tape can be the basis for this fun game. Challenge your kids to move a marble from one spot to another through tube tunnels. Start easy (say, from a chair to the other side of the room), then get harder (around the corner and downstairs). For older children, […]
The next time you’re on the road or waiting for a meal, give this classic family game a mathematical twist.  1. Play this game with your child while riding the bus or driving in the car, waiting at the doctor’s office or shopping together in the supermarket. For starters, find something in clear view […]
