It's been in the seventies here this week—unusually warm—so we've been trying to make the most of the beautiful weather before it gets cold. Today I spent two glorious hours decorating our backyard playhouse with my daughters. My one-year-old climbed big rocks (with frightening agility) and tried to eat little rocks, while my four-year-old and I…continue reading
Making crafts with preschoolers is not about the finished product. Rather, it's about teaching them how to do something new with their hands and learning how to think creatively. Hopefully, when making crafts at home, it can also be a way to spend quality time with your child and a way to break up the monotony of…continue reading
A four-year-old has a limited attention span and, given the opportunity while helping with a baking project, they will undoubtedly add extra flour or other ingredients, scatter huge amounts of flour, and eat batter until they feel sick. To prevent such opportunities, while still engaging them in baking projects, set the stage before you begin. The…continue reading
A four-year-old has a limited attention span and, given the opportunity while helping with a baking project, they will undoubtedly add extra flour or other ingredients, scatter huge amounts of flour, and eat batter until they feel sick. To prevent such opportunities, while still engaging them in baking projects, set the stage before you begin. The…continue reading
