Activities and resources for parents of young children
We're starting off on our first thematic unit--transportation! Patterning is a very concept for young children. It sets the groundwork for recognizing patterns in numbers in later years. It also helps children learn the skill of making predictions when we ask them, "What comes next?". Here's how you can make a pattern train with your little one! 1. What you'll need: construction paper, ...
I'm all about using what I have on hand! We used the rice krispie treats and the Keebler cookies I got for 50 cents each at Walgreens a couple weeks ago to make this fun airplane. Here's what you'll need: a banana, pretzel sticks, a cookie, and a rice krispie treat (or you can use something else..whatever you have in your pantry). 1. Have your little one help you peel the banana.2. Smash the ...
Getting your child(ren) to clean up can be such a hassle! Most of the time it feels like I am doing all the cleaning up. I have found that these two songs definitely help to motivate Big Brother. The first is a song that we heard in the nursery at our church. The second is a song that I used to sing in my classroom.I apologize, once again, for my terrible singing voice. And for the shaky ...
In an effort to remain as genuine as possible, I'm starting a series called "A Lesson Learned." No, this won't be the place where I share the best lesson one of my children learned this week. This "lesson" is not directed towards them, it is a lesson I learned.I thought I had a bright idea for teaching colors by reusing some baby food jars. I couldn't wait for Big Brother to help me! I put ...
These little books are so cool! My good friend Sarah introduced me to these plastic baggie books and I decided to use pictures to help teach my boys their body parts. I made one last year for Big Brother and it was definitely a favorite, so now I'm making one for Little Brother! Babies and toddlers love seeing their own picture (or reflection, for that matter), so these books are perfect for them! ...
It may seem kind of silly to read to a newborn since they really won't understand what's going on in a book for many months. But it's important for many reasons. First of all, it is a way that you are communicating and interacting with your sweet baby. She hears your voice, the inflections and flow of how you read. As she grows older and more active, she will still enjoy cuddling up in your lap to ...
Making letter recognition meaningful for preschoolers is crucial. Getting your child to automatically recognize letters is great, but children will retain information much more once they have had a variety of experiences with those letters. Making it fun and multi-sensory will ensure that they are understanding what they are learning. We have tons of baby food containers right now, so I thought ...
