3-Step Raspberry CheesecakeA festive and healthy dessert that your keiki can help to assemble. |
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A Tall TaleInvolve your preschooler in oral storytelling |
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A Trip to the MarketInvolve your child in food shopping and meal preparation whenever you can. |
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Acting out a Favorite StoryAct out your child's favorite story with her. Get creative an use prompts found around the house. |
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All About Me PosterA fun activity to help you share what makes your child special. |
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Alphabet PretzelsMake delicious pretzels in the shapes of different letters. |
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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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Avocado ToastWhile doing this recipe, sing a song while completing each task. |
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Baby ClinicAllow your child to become familiar with what happens at a doctor's office by introducing this activ |
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Baby's Bath TimeMake bath time a learning time |
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Baby's Own StorytimeMake sure to add story time to your baby's routine. |
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Baby’s Own BookMake your own special book for your baby that introduces new people, objects, or concepts. |
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Bag BooksMake bag books for your baby to talk about what he sees and feels in each bag. |
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Baked Tofu SticksMaking this healthy snack is a fun learning opportunity for your little one. |
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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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Bird's NestCreate this food dish with your child. |
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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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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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Climb the MountainCreate a raised surface for your infant to climb. |
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Clothespin MagnetsHave your child create clothespin magnets to hold things such as grocery lists or messages. |
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Counting PoemThis is a fun poem to help your child learn to count. |
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Create a Piggyback SongUse a familiar tune to create songs your child enjoys |
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Create a StoryCreate your own story with your child. |
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Create Your Own BookHelp your child make her own book about something that interests her. |
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Crunchy Oat BarThis tasty snack is also a healthy one to make with your child. |
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Dancing with BabyActivity to help you have physical contact with your baby, helping soothe him/her. |
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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 Spaghetti and MeatballsMake this meal after reading a story about spaghetti and meatballs such as "Cloudy with a Chance of |
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Expressing NeedsYou can use this activity to encourage your child to build his language skills and help your child l |
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Face Time with Babyinfant thrive on positive interaction with adults. Here is a way to support your child's development |
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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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Family RulesCome up with simple rules together that everyone in the family can follow. |
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Father’s Day CardMake a special card for special occasions, such as Father's Day. |
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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 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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Floor TimePlace your baby on a soft blanket, futon, or towel on the floor to give her a chance to look at new |
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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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Following DirectionsMake following directions fun by using games, music, and dancing. |
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Food for ThoughtTake your toddler along when you go grocery shopping. |
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FreezeThis activity encourages listening skills and self-regulation as she practices stopping and starting |
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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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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 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 Nursery RhymesShare nursery rhymes with your child, adding hand motions that go with the rhymes. |
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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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Goodnight RoomTry this activity to put your baby to bed. |
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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 Washing PosterCreate a poster to remind your child of the hand washing process |
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Handwashing with the Slippery Fish SongSing this fun song and do the motions while you wash your hands together |
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Healthy Food CollageHelp your child create a collage of his/her favorite fruits and vegetables. |
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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 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 See YouAlthough babies cannot yet communicate with words, a large part of their early brain development occ |
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I See YouInteract with your infant as she discovers through play. |
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If/Then Sorting GameGive your preschooler opportunities to sort objects by different attributes. |
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Introducing TexturesIntroduce different textures to your baby. |
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Investigating the Garbage TruckExtend your child's interest in trucks using the 4E's |
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Jan Ken Po (Junk an’ a po)Teach your child Jan Ken Po to decide who goes first when taking turns |
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Junior Fire FighterTeaching your child about fire safety is very important. Create a floor plan with your child and pra |
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Keeping the BeatIntroduce your child to rhythms and beats. |
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Kick, Kick, KickAs you do daily activities with your child use language to interact with your child. |
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Lasagna CupsA yummy meal that's perfect for little hands! |
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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 CountStrategies to use math talk with your infant. |
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Let's Play BallThis simple and fun activity helps introduce math and literacy to your little one. |
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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 PretendThe sky's the limit on what you and your child can pretend to be or do. |
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Let’s Read!Helpful tips to engage your child in reading. |
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Let’s SingHere's a variety of songs to sing with your child. |
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Listening WalkEnjoy the wonder of slowing down to listen to the sounds all around you! |
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Look What Absorbs!As your child explores this activity, praise her on the process, rather than her abilities. |
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Magic NameToddlers develop alphabet knowledge when they are able to explore alphabets through sensory experien |
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Magical Purple Unicorn Sweet PotatoesWatch the sweet potatoes magically change color! |
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Mail TimeMake a learning activity using your mail. |
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Make a Bedtime Routine ChartUse a bedtime routine chart each night to remind your child of her routine. |
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Make a Special Story Time BookMake a special story book for your child based on the "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See" book |
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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 Wrapping PaperMake your own wrapping paper using your child's handprints. |
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Make-believe PlayPlay "make-believe" with your baby. |
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Mama or Papa AnimalsEncourage movement by pretending to be an animal |
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May I Take Your Order?Help your child design a take-out menu for a “pretend” restaurant. |
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Mirror, MIrror, What Do I See?Help your child identify different emotions and facial expressions. |
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Monkey Bread CupcakeHere's a simple sweet snack to make with your keiki |
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Mother’s Day CollageMake a special collage for special occasions such as Mother's Day. |
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My Feelings BookCreate a book that helps your child identify different feelings. |
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My Worry MonsterGiving anxiety a name can help children identify fears and learn to be the boss of it. |
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Nature WalkHere is an activity to support your preschooler’s development. |
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Okinawan Sweet Potato Ice CreamUse this local food to make a sweet treat |
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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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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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Picture GalleryHelp your infant recognize and identify friends and family members in his life by doing this activit |
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Picture GalleryMake a picture gallery with your child to develop language skills. |
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Pictures and MobilesPlace pictures or posters on the wall next to your baby's crib to engage your child. |
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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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Play Time, Work TimeEngage your baby as you do household chores. |
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Play with SoundsDuring everyday routines, respond to the facial expressions and sounds that your baby makes. |
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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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Popular PalsPreschoolers hear and play with sounds in words through singing and by playing rhyming games. |
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Puppet TheatreCreate a space where your child can extend his play with puppets |
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Rainbow CloudActivity with keiki to help with patterning, fine motor skills, and art exploration. |
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Read with MeHelpful tips on introducing books to your toddler. |
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Read, Read, ReadHelpful tips to engage your baby in reading. |
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Read, Read, ReadReading aloud to your baby is an important form of stimulation, exposing her to early ways of commun |
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Reading a Recipe TogetherTips for cooking with your keiki |
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Reading to BabyAllow baby to see other baby's faces by choosing books that feature little ones |
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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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RollercoasterBuild this roller coaster with your child and watch his curiosity and imagination soar. |
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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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Scavenger HuntPlay a collaborative game together |
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Sensory BoardCreate a board of various objects and talk to your infant about the items, using descriptive words t |
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Shake and SingMake your own noisemaker to use as an instrument while singing songs. |
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Sidewalk Chalk PaintLet your child's imagination and creativity run wild as he/she paints the sidewalks using this homem |
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Signs and AdvertisementsWhile on a walk with your child, point out and read aloud road signs and advertisements. |
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Silhouette ShowExplore story telling in a different way by making shadow characters. |
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Sing While You WorkSing songs during routine activities to make them fun. |
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Singing and MovementDuring everyday activities, sing to or play simple games with your baby. |
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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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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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Story time QuestionsMake reading more interactive by asking your child questions about the story. |
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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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SyllablesRecite words to poems or songs to break down words into syllables. |
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Table TalkMake mealtime a time for learning by including your child mealtime conversations. |
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Tasting New FoodsActivity to have your preschooler try new foods |
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Tasty TotsCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this healthy take on tater tots! |
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Teach your Baby Sign LanguageTeaching sign language has been found to benefit both normal hearing babies as well as those with a |
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Teddy Bear Cheese BiscuitsA yummy snack to use with a tea party with stuffed animal friends |
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Tell Me a StoryWith your family, share different stories from the past with your child. |
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The Reading PuppetUse this activity to familiarize your child with reading books. |
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The Reading PuppetLearn how to make a reading puppet |
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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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This Little “Piggy”Substitute your child’s name for “Piggy” in the following rhyme. |
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Tissue Box UkuleleMake an ukulele from household items such as a tissue box. |
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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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Tummy TimeHelp your infant's physical development by incorporating this tummy time activity to her daily routi |
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Turkey Avocado BurritosCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this burrito with your little one. |
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Use of ToolsMake a child-safe work bench with a small hammer or rubber mallet, golf tees and foam. |
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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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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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When we go to the storeMake grocery shopping a learning experience |
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Where Is the Button?Play a fun guessing game with your child. |
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Which Is Best?Build your child's problem solving skills by helping him come up with solutions when problems occur. |
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Writing LettersHave your child write a letter to someone special. |
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