Red-Eyed Tree Frog Math

February 2, 2017

Create handmade red-eyed tree frogs for some math fun. While frog counters would work just as well, we offer this alternative for those who may not have counters on hand. Remember that children have fantastic imaginations; it doesn’t take much to turn an everyday item into a theme-related prop!

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Read-Aloud

January 2, 2017

And the Benefits of Classic Fairy Tales
by Katie Brazerol

Celebrating New Year’s

December 29, 2016

How do you explain what the New Year holiday is all about to young children? Keep your explanation simple: explain that New Year’s Eve is a holiday that celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of another. Parties and celebrations are held all across the country to welcome the new year! Show the children a calendar from this year and one for next year.

Experimenting with Density

December 5, 2016

This fun little experiment will help children begin to understand the concept of density. Density is the amount of parts squished together to make up a liquid. The more tightly packed the parts are, the more dense the liquid. (This is difficult concept to explain, so experiments like this will provide a visual aid!)

Thanksgiving Dominoes

November 2, 2016

Repurpose extra cardboard to create a set of dominoes for your little learners! Dominoes are great for practicing one-to-one correspondence, spatial relations, and turn-taking.

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