Finding time to play with my kids can be really hard!Do not feel bad if you are not just THRILLED with the idea of FAMILY FUN TIME. Some parents HATE playing-that is just a fact. Other parents enjoy playing, but feel like they have 100 other things they should be doing. These are normal feelings-don’t Read More
Parent Tips
Paper Snowflakes
By making paper snowflakes, young children can build their gross motor skills, learn to handle scissors, and make their own unique designs. As they get older have they will be able to cut more and more complex designs. Snowflakes are also a beautiful decoration to brighten any room or window. Tape them from the ceiling, Read More
Ice Cube Painting
For your young child(ren) the process and sensations of drawing and painting are just as, if not more, important than the final product. Let them explore the unique experience of painting with ice cubes and a powdered drink mix Materials Needed: Directions: It might not look like much, but most children are very interested by Read More
Stick Puppets
Caution: Children need to be old enough to know that they can’t run holding these puppets. Materials needed: Preparation: Making The Puppets: You can draw traditional people-puppets or you can draw abstract art on the “puppet”.Remember that the stick puppets have a front and back so your children can decorate both sides. Read More
Stained Glass
Warning: this is a messy one! It is an appropriate activity for children 6 years old and older. Materials Needed: Preparation: Pre-tear the tissue paper. Once you start the gluing, fingers are too sticky to tear and it can get frustrating for the children. Adults can pre-tear for young children, but children 5 and up Read More
Paper Chains
You can do this activity in preparation for a special event, or for no reason other than to have fun together. Playing music while doing this adds to the fun. Materials Preparation Make the Chains Variation: use different colored paper and make patterns with the chain links. Read More