Fun with Fall Leaves

October 13, 2016

Depending on where you live, the leaves may be changing colors or may be about to change soon. Even if you live in an area that does not experience fall color, leaves offer many opportunities for fun and learning! Some plants naturally produce leaves that are red, yellow, or orange all the time. Leaves also come in different shapes and sizes. Take your children outside to explore!

Magically Clean Pennies

October 3, 2016

“Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck!” Preschoolers are attracted to bright shiny pennies, but over time, they lose that polished look. Invite the children to help you create a magic solution to make tarnished pennies look new again!

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

September 26, 2016

Do your little ones love dinosaurs? There’s something about these prehistoric creatures that has huge kid-appeal! This fun Dinosaur Egg Hunt activity focuses on exploring big and little dinosaurs and more.

Singing Through the Day

September 13, 2016

Songs and young children go together like cake and ice cream! I once asked a mother of young children if she thought her children were ready to learn a certain concept. She told me, “They can learn anything if you put it in a song.” There’s a lot of truth to that! Just think how easily children learn advertising jingles they hear only a few times!

Modeling Clay

September 1, 2016

A great way to help children strengthen their fine motor muscles is to provide activities that involve folding, sculpting, and manipulating clay and dough. Here’s an easy homemade recipe that you can use!

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