3-Step Raspberry CheesecakeA festive and healthy dessert that your keiki can help to assemble. |
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Apple OatmealPreparing this yummy breakfast is a simple way to make learning fun for your young child. |
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Apple PizzaCooking teaches valuable lessons such as math and science concepts, fine motor skills, and language |
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Artist at WorkEncourage your child to be creative in making her own artwork. |
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Avocado ToastWhile doing this recipe, sing a song while completing each task. |
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Baked Tofu NuggetsHave your child explore with his five senses by helping you in the kitchen. |
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Baked Tofu SticksMaking this healthy snack is a fun learning opportunity for your little one. |
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Ball DropYour developing toddler is particularly vulnerable to toxic chemicals in certain plastics because he |
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Banana & Nutmeg SmoothieThis sleep-inducing ingredients in this smoothie make it a great bedtime snack for children and adul |
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Banana PopsDelicious healthy snack |
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Banana Pudding in a BagLet your child help you make this recipe in a bag. |
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Berry Brainy BlizzardEnjoy this brain boosting smoothie together! |
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Big StepsAct out the movements of “Big Steps, Little Steps” with your toddler. |
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Bird's NestCreate this food dish with your child. |
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Biscuit ringMake a tasty treat with your child and connect it to a familiar song. |
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Bookworm Apple BarkA yummy breakfast or snack treat |
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Bread in a BagEncourage keiki to move while making a delicious treat |
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Burger SoupThis delicious soup is a heart-healthy meal that you and your child can make together. |
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Car WashAllow your toddler to use soap and water to wash the car. |
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Caring for TeddyHave your child follow simple instructions while playing with a teddy bear. |
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Carrot ParfaitEnjoy making this health parfait. |
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Cereal in a BottleFun game for your child to figure out how things work. |
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Cheese Chip Salad in a BagMake a delicious meal using a chip bag! |
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Cheese Puffs RecipeThis is a simple baking activity to do with your keiki |
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Chocolate Banana DrinkBlended drink to enjoy with your keiki |
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ChoicesHelp your child make decisions for herself by introducing choices for her. |
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Chore TunesWhile your child does daily routines, have them add a little music to their routine. |
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Clean Up Time SongIntroduce a song to make clean up time fun. |
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Clothes Pin DropMake counting and sorting fun by using clothespins |
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Connect the DotsPlay connect the dots with your child. |
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Count It!Play guessing games with counting. |
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Create a Piggyback SongUse a familiar tune to create songs your child enjoys |
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Crispy Cauliflower BitesEnjoy this bite-sized healthy snack with your little one! |
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Crumpled Paper Ball PlayThis fun activity focuses on the fine motor building blocks of stability and bilateral coordination. |
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Crunchy Oat BarThis tasty snack is also a healthy one to make with your child. |
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Dill-icious Herb YogurtA healthy snack to eat with vegetables |
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Discovering the Usefulness of ContainersActivity of how you can use containers that are familiar to your toddler to support his learning |
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DIY Dole WhipMake your own frozen sorbet for a cool, refreshing, and inexpensive treat. |
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DIY LunchablesExplore shapes while preparing for a yummy meal or snack |
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Doodling Together with CrayonToddlers are more active in exploring the world around them because of their increased mobility. Tog |
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Draw and ScribbleHelpful tips on introducing drawing and scribbling to your toddler. |
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Drying SongMake learning fun, even while taking a bath! |
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Easy Gingerbread CookiesExpand on the familiar Gingerbread Man story to make a delicious snack |
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Easy Homemade Ice Cream in a BagMake a yummy dessert by using active movements |
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Easy Spaghetti and MeatballsMake this meal after reading a story about spaghetti and meatballs such as "Cloudy with a Chance of |
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Family DisplayCreate an area to display photos of families in your program. |
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Family Meal TimeUse meal times with family to help your child establish and maintain consistent routines. |
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Father’s Day CardMake a special card for special occasions, such as Father's Day. |
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Feeling Dice GameGames are a great way to build up your brain muscle! |
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Feelings Face Matching GameMake feeling face cards to identify emotions |
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Find the SoundCreate a hide and seek type game using an alarm clock or timer. |
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Finger and Thumbs, Legs, and ToesHelp your child explore their body parts by singing this rhythm. |
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Finger PeopleMake storytelling come alive by incorporating a finger puppet created with your own fingers |
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Flashlight SearchPlay a fun game using household items, such as a flashlight. |
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Flashlight SearchHelp your child learn new vocabulary with this engaging activity. |
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Float Your BoatSupport your toddlers development with this activity. |
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Flower and Candle BreathingTeach your child to practice deep breathing to calm her nervous system, reducing anxiety. |
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Follow the LeaderA fun activity you can do with your child that encourages following directions and hands on learning |
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Food for ThoughtTake your toddler along when you go grocery shopping. |
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Footprint in the SandAt the beach, play games such follow the leader and looking at footprints. |
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FreezeThis activity encourages listening skills and self-regulation as she practices stopping and starting |
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Freezing WaterIntroduce your child to how items change (freezing and melting). |
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French Bread PizzaAs you make this recipe with your child, ask questions throughout the process to encourage her think |
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Friendship SaiminTry this recipe after reading Plenty Saimin by Feng Feng Hutchins |
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Froyo Fruit CupThis healthy snack is perfect for hot summer days |
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Frozen Yogurt PopFun cooking activity that teaches children how ingredients transform when you freeze them. |
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Fruit Mosaic PizzaCooking allows children to experiment, ask questions, learn routine, and it builds their basic knowl |
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Fruit SlushSimple and refreshing snack recipe to do with your child. |
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Fun Fruit KabobArrange fruit chunks to make a fun treat! |
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Fun with ColorsLearn about colors using household items, such as toys. |
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Fun with CupsIntroduce sizes using household items, such as cups. |
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Fun with Finger Play (1)Finger plays for you to do with your little one. |
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Fun with Finger Play (2)Finger plays for you to do with your little one. |
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Fun with Finger Play (3)Finger plays for you to do with your little one. |
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Fun with MovementMovement activity to do with your child. |
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Fun with Play DoughMake your own Play Dough. |
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Getting LostMake a tent using a large sheet to create a sense of "disappearing" for your young child. |
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Goodbye RitualCreate a good-bye ritual to ease the separation and provide a sense of comfort and security. |
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Gratitude CookiesThis recipe is a sweet way for children to show thanks. |
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Green Eggs and HamTry this recipe after reading "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss |
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Growing SunflowersAn introduction to gardening |
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Ham and Cheese SconesCooking teaches valuable lessons. These quick and delicious scones are something the whole family wi |
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Hand TurkeyMake animals out of paper. |
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Hand Washing PosterCreate a poster to remind your child of the hand washing process |
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Hawaiian Papaya SalsaUse local ingredients to make an easy and delicious snack |
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Helping Out at MealtimeLet your toddler help set the table at mealtime. |
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Holiday ColorsAs each holiday or special celebration comes around, talk to your child about what it represents and |
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Homemade BubblesMaking homemade bubble solution |
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Homemade GranolaCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this snack with your child. |
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I Can Do It! (Copying animal movements)Use a book to encourage movement |
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I Have to Pull HarderWatch as your keiki pulls, shakes, and moves the plunger, encouraging her efforts and problem solvin |
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Iced Herbal TeaMake tea for a garden tea party |
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If/Then Sorting GameGive your preschooler opportunities to sort objects by different attributes. |
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It’s StickyOutdoor activity that introduces toddlers to different textures. |
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Jello PaintPaint different shapes and lines and explore the feel of textures. |
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Kalua Pua'aIncorporate cultural practices while making a delicious meal |
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Kiddy Corn ChowderA yummy soup recipe |
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Kolea (Golden Plover)Look for the kolea in grassy areas around your neighborhood and do fun activities to learn more abou |
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Lasagna CupsA yummy meal that's perfect for little hands! |
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Layered Yogurt ParfaitUse this delicious snack to introduce basic math skills such as patterning. |
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Leaf Sensory BinThis nature-based activity encourages infants to use his senses to crinkle and crunch dry leaves or |
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Learning Body PartsFun games that help your child learn and identify parts of her body. |
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Learning to PredictUse household materials to make a game to help your toddler learn to make predictions. |
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Lego FlossingA simple and fun way to expose your child to flossing. |
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Lemonade SconesThis is a delicious and fun recipe! |
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Let's Put the Groceries AwayLet your child be hands on by having him help you put the groceries away after a trip to the market |
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Let's Roll!Let your child experiment with this activity. |
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Let’s PaintPainting activity to do with your child. |
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Magic NameToddlers develop alphabet knowledge when they are able to explore alphabets through sensory experien |
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Mail TimeMake a learning activity using your mail. |
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Make Your Own Cloud DoughCloud dough has a fun texture and will hold its shape when molded. |
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Make Your Own Special BookMake your own book about a special day or person. |
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Make Your Own TentPlay make-believe! Provide your child with simple toys and props that he can use in a variety of way |
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Make Your Own Wrapping PaperMake your own wrapping paper using your child's handprints. |
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Mama or Papa AnimalsEncourage movement by pretending to be an animal |
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Mashed Potatoes with Homemade ButterMake mashed potatoes with butter in a kid-friendly way |
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Mealtime MagicDuring meals, turn the TV off and redirect your child by engaging him in what “special” food wil |
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Measuring and CountingHelp your child learn about measurement and counting using household items, such as containers, soap |
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Mess-Free Finger PaintingThis finger painting activity creates “safe” areas where a child can play independently yet alon |
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Mirror, MIrror, What Do I See?Help your child identify different emotions and facial expressions. |
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Monkey BitesThis delicious snack is easy and fun to make with your little one! |
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Monkey Bread CupcakeHere's a simple sweet snack to make with your keiki |
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Monster MashThis delicious and healthy treat is a perfect snack to make with your keiki |
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More Fun with MovementMovement activity to do with your child. |
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Mother’s Day CollageMake a special collage for special occasions such as Mother's Day. |
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Mr. Pita RabbitA fun Spring snack to make with keiki |
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My Turn, Your TurnUse this game to model words and turn taking |
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Name It to Tame It with a DIY Emotions Flip BookYou can support your toddler’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate with this activity |
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Noodle DoodleMake learning fun by using noodles to talk about shapes. |
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Okinawan Sweet Potato Ice CreamUse this local food to make a sweet treat |
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Omelet in a MugUse a mug to make a tasty breakfast dish |
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On the Go Ravioli Spinach LasagnaCooking teaches valuable lessons. This quick and delicious lasagna dish is something the whole fami |
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Ono Overnight OatsPreschoolers hear and play with sounds in words through singing and by playing rhyming games. Use th |
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Ooh La La Oobleck (aka “Goop”)This sensory activity encourages little ones to feel new textures |
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Pan SushiCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this delicious sushi recipe with your child! |
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Paper Cup TelephoneHave fun making a telephone with your child and help build listening and communication skills. |
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Paper DollsMake your own paper dolls. |
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Paper Plate UmbrellaMake your own paper plate umbrella. |
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Peek-a-boo BookMake a peek-a-boo book with your child. |
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Perfect Pineapple PopsEnjoy this healthy summertime treat |
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Pin DropFun activity using items in your home, such as clothespins and containers. |
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Pizza BallsDelicious recipe that will help your child learn how to sequence in a fun way! |
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Pizza Roll UpsThis yummy snack allows your child to build his/her own pizza while incorporating counting, sequenci |
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Playground FunHelpful tips on taking your child to the playground. |
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Poetry in MotionMovement activity that encourages your child to act out the poem. |
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Poetry in MotionIntroduce poetry to your toddler. |
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Prizeworthy PretzelsShape dough into traditional pretzels, shapes, or letters with this yummy pretzel recipe. |
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Pumpkin Pie SmoothieA fall snack to make together |
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Put-Back PotatoesHave your children learn about food by using their senses: touch, small, taste, sight, and sound. |
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Read with MeHelpful tips on introducing books to your toddler. |
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Red Light, Green Light, and Yellow Light Too!Teach your child safety by playing this interactive game. |
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Ruthies Crunchy ChickenA crunchy meal that allows you to point out the sounds while making this dish with your keiki. |
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Safety HuntSafety hunt around the home to reinforce safe behaviors |
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Santa HatsHave your little one help make this Christmas themed snack of strawberries, bananas and marshmallows |
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Seed ExplorationToddler benefit from nature-based play. Try this seed exploration activity for a fun sensory experie |
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Shake and SingMake your own noisemaker to use as an instrument while singing songs. |
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Shapes and SoundsMake learning fun by talking about shapes and sounds using favorite foods. |
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Simple Paper Bag KiteHelp your child decorate a paper bag kite by using embellishments she chooses. |
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Singing in the BathMake the most of daily routines by creating a mural during bath time with this simple bath paint rec |
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Sleepover OatmealPrepare this breakfast/snack the night before with your little one. |
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Snack Mix to ShareModel the concept of sharing by making this snack and sharing with friends and family. |
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Sock PuppetMake your own sock puppet. |
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Sock PuppetPuppets are a great way to build your child's oral language development. |
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Sponge PlayFun activity using household items, such as a sponge. |
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Sponge PlayDiscovering sink and float properties |
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Stick BookMake your own book |
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Stone SoupEngage your keiki in adding ingredients to make a yummy soup |
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Stop and GoIncrease your child's awareness of his body and listening skills through this fun activity |
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Storm in a BottleA creative way to reuse empty bottles to create something interesting and engaging for your child. |
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Stuffed Portabella MushroomsThis delicious meal idea is fun to make and eat! |
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Sweet Pea LasagnaCooking teaches valuable lessons and fosters a child's development. Have fun making this dish with y |
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Sweet Potato CustardThis fall desert is something that you and your child can both make and enjoy together. |
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Tape WalkShow your toddler how to walk on the line, putting one foot in front of the other. |
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Teddy Bear Cheese BiscuitsA yummy snack to use with a tea party with stuffed animal friends |
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This is the Way We Brush Our TeethDevelop cognitive skills by creating a toothbrushing chart and using words that teach the order of e |
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Thumb-in-the-Box Finger PlayFun finger plays that you can do with your child. |
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Thumbprint PeopleFun art activity to do with your child. |
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Tiny BubblesUse soapy water to make a fun learning activity. |
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Tippy ToesShow your child how to walk on tiptoes. |
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Tofu Banana PuddingMake this delicious and healthy pudding recipe with your child. |
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Tomato Basil PizzaMake a delicious treat with your keiki |
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Tuna CakesCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this delicious dish together. |
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Tuna CheesiesCooking teaches valuable lessons. This recipe makes the most delicious tuna cheese sandwich that wil |
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Turkey Avocado BurritosCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this burrito with your little one. |
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Turkey Bacon MuffinEnjoy making this recipe with your child. |
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Valentine’s Day Card and RhymeCelebrate Valentine's Day by making a card and rhyme for your loved one. |
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Waiting HandsAdd communication skills when teaching turn taking by adding gestures and words. |
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Washing ToysUse this activity as a time to talk about cleaning while having fun. |
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Washing ToysLet your toddler become an active explorer and increase her curiosity with this activity. |
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Weather WatchLook outside and talk about the weather. |
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What is the Shape of WaterYou can encourage STEM learning by encouraging your toddler to be curious and ask questions. |
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Where's Teddy?A fun guessing game to play with your child at home. |
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Wind SockMake your own wind sock. |
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Wondering about Birds with the 4E'sDraw on your child's interest by extending her learning |
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Zucchini FriesMake creating this healthy treat an activity you do with your little one! |
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