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Preschool Fun: Kittens!
May 15, 2020 | Lauren Mathur

Welcome to another week of Preschool Fun! Several weeks ago, we highlighted puppies and I heard kittens were a bit jealous. So, this week – we honor our feline friends. 

Let’s start by asking your child a few questions: 

What sound do kittens make?  What do... READ MORE
Preschool Fun: Farm Animals!
May 8, 2020 | Lauren Mathur

Knock knock. (Who’s there?)
Cows go. (Cows go who?)
NO! Cows go moo!

In case you haven’t figured it out, this week’s preschool theme is farm animals! So, let’s have some fun! 

Start by asking your child a few questions. This lets you hear their... READ MORE

Preschool Fun: Dinosaurs!
May 1, 2020 | Lauren Mathur

What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore! This week we’re all about dinosaurs, so let’s go have a roaring good time.

Let’s start by asking your child a few questions:

Tell me about dinosaurs! What does a dinosaur sound like? What’s your favorite dinosaur... READ MORE
Preschool Fun: Cars!
April 24, 2020 | Lauren Mathur

New Friday, new theme! Welcome to our weekly series, Preschool Fun. Today our activities center around something we aren’t using much right now, but kids still love. That’s right, CARS!

 

Start by asking your child a few questions.

It’s important to let them... READ MORE

Craft Ideas For Your Home
April 22, 2020 | Rebecca Baichan

With many people at home during self-isolation, now is the perfect opportunity to learn a new craft and get organized around the house. Crafting is a great way to relax, relieve stress and have fun. Below, I have listed three inexpensive craft projects you can enjoy making at... READ MORE

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Preschool Fun: Hispanic Heritage!
October 9, 2020 | Lauren Mathur

Hola! September 15–October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, so let’s celebrate! Vamonos!

QUESTIONS: What is Hispanic Heritage Month? A time when we recognize all the awesome things Hispanic Americans have done. Like what? Language, food, dance, art, movies, medicine and... READ MORE
Preschool Fun: Wash Your Hands!
October 2, 2020 | Lauren Mathur

There are gross germs everywhere! Let’s wash our hands to stay healthy.

QUESTIONS: Why do we wash our hands?  What are germs?  How do we wash our hands?

 

LEARN:

What are germs? Germs are tiny organisms that can cause us to be sick. They’re so small they can’t... READ MORE

Preschool Fun: Bugs!
September 4, 2020 | Lauren Mathur

What’s more exciting than bugs? Let’s celebrate our creepy crawly friends today!

QUESTIONS What do bugs look like? Do you like bugs? Do they crawl? Do they fly? How many legs do they have? (Obviously there are different answers to this!) READ

Read any book you may... READ MORE

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