Putting a pair of scissors in the hands of a preschooler can sound like a scary thing. But with the right scissors, age appropriate activities and parental guidance, your child can learn this skill easily and be ready for Kindergarten (or even preschool)! Why is cutting with scissors important in a child’s development? It helps develop [...]
Like everything else in 2020, trick or treating is different this year. This gives families a chance to get creative and invent some new fall traditions! It’s also a great opportunity to show a positive spirit and model flexibility because if you’re excited and having fun, your kids will have fun, too. Here’s a few suggestions about [...]
Carved pumpkins are full of science and kids can become a rotten pumpkin scientist by studying it as it rots. You and your child can begin your experiment right after it’s carved by scooping out the pumpkin guts and studying them up close! You will need: A tray to hold the insides of [...]
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