Civics can be defined as our roles and responsibilities (and privileges) as citizens. Learning about civics includes: How processes work Our history Identification of problems How we create change. Usually civics refers to government, but it can refer to any group. For children, that group can simply mean preschool and family. You might think of Read More
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Tummy Time
Tummy time is physical activity for infants; it is an awake, prone position that is supervised and encouraged by an adult. Tummy time is especially important since the onset of the “back to sleep” campaign. Since infants are now placed in a supine position for sleep they need more awake time in a prone position. Read More
Interactive Reading With Infants and Toddlers
Babies as young as 5 months old may show interest in books. “Interest” at this age means turning pages back and forth and putting the book in the mouth. Think of mouthing a book as a “pre-reading” skill! By the time your baby is about 9 months old they may be sitting in your lap Read More
Cutting With Scissors
Cutting with scissors is a great art project AND a way to develop fine motor skills. Using scissors builds finger strength and dexterity for later writing skills. There is also hand-eye coordination involved. Most children really enjoy cutting with scissors. Not only is it a feeling of power and accomplishment to snip and cut, there Read More
Diorama Art
A diorama is a model that depicts a scene with 3-dimensional figures. It is usually presented in an enclosed space, some sort of frame or box. You may have seen dioramas in a window display in a museum or at holiday times in a storefront. Ages:4-5 with help6+ independently Children usually love things in miniature, Read More
Sleep Information and Tips
For the majority of children, sleep problems steadily decline from infancy-5 years old. For a minority, continued problems with sleep regulation have been associated with adjustment and self regulation difficulties in school. Helping your child learn to sleep in their early childhood creates a lifelong skill! Sleep is part of your child’s social-emotional development, as Read More