Month: April 2018

by Laura J. Colker Many preschool classrooms include learning centers (for example, a writing center, a science center, a water table) where children use hands-on materials to explore, play, and learn about specific topics. Bring the spirit of learning centers into your home with prop boxes—plastic bins or cardboard shoe boxes you fill with materials and…

Active play helps your child learn healthy habits Healthy Tips for Active Play: There are many activities you can do with your child. Here are some ideas of how to be active with your child. Write down your own ideas, too! Indoor play Act out a story Turn up the music and dance Walk inside…

Looking for engaging ways to weave math into the day? You might find just what you’re looking for in your home or local library. Many children’s books are perfect for introducing and reinforcing math concepts. Read aloud the books described here and then invite your child to explore the math concepts further. Children will love…