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Want to try an unconventional building material for play? Gum drops, marshmallows, thin pretzel sticks, spaghetti and straws are all great building materials that challenge children to try making structures…
The holidays are an exciting time of year for children, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics…
One very simple but beautiful decoration comes straight from the great outdoors. Gather a small piece of a bush or weed, approximately 12-15 inches tall, whichever has the most branches,…
Who among us hasn’t encountered a picky eater at some time in our lives? A long-time friend of mine tried this trick when each of her children began eating table…
With the holiday season upon us, it is the perfect time to collect empty gift wrapping tubes to use at home or in the classroom. Have you ever put your…
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday, but it has nothing to do with the food. For some reason, it seems that everyone is equal on this day. There is…
I’m more than positive that 99 percent of parents have made that very statement. Whether it is something really strange or possible dirty, our kids pick up on all of…
I recently stumbled upon a wonderful early childhood blog called “Not Just Cute”. The activities and articles in this blog all come with developmental objectives, meaning their purpose is to…
It could be argued that toddlers are almost always doing science…listening to sounds as they bang two blocks together, playing in the sink as they “wash their hands,” exploring the…