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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Apple PizzaCooking teaches valuable lessons such as math and science concepts, fine motor skills, and language |
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AquariumEncourage sensory exploration by making an aquarium. |
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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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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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Beach Ball PlayThis activity is for infants who can lift their head while lying on their stomach and turn their hea |
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Bean BagsCreate your own bean bags using household items. |
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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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Body InstrumentsShow your infant that some of his body parts can be instruments. |
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BowlingPlay bowling with your child using household items. |
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Box Car FunMake your own box car and have your child race around the house. |
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Brain Break Movement DiceDoing a quick movement activity as a brain break can help your preschooler focus, listen and engage |
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Bubble Wrap JumpingThis fun game can be played indoors on a rainy day to get your keiki to move his body in fun ways. |
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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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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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Cereal SpillHelp build your child's fine motor skills by doing this activity with him. |
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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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Chore TunesWhile your child does daily routines, have them add a little music to their routine. |
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Clapping GameSing this song with your infant. |
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Climb the MountainCreate a raised surface for your infant to climb. |
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Clothes Pin DropMake counting and sorting fun by using clothespins |
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Counting StepsBe creative with your child when doing this activity. Make up your own steps. |
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Creating ShapesExperiment with making shapes out of paper by folding and cutting. |
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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 Natural Object SurprisesWatch baby discover new items |
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DIY Dole WhipMake your own frozen sorbet for a cool, refreshing, and inexpensive treat. |
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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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Dump and PourYour child will love to fill items into a box and then dump or pour them out. Play this fun game wi |
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Easy Homemade Ice Cream in a BagMake a yummy dessert by using active movements |
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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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Finger and Thumbs, Legs, and ToesHelp your child explore their body parts by singing this rhythm. |
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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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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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Food Building BlocksTeach your child about different foods with these fun building blocks. |
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Foot RubUse this activity to bond with your child |
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Footprint in the SandAt the beach, play games such follow the leader and looking at footprints. |
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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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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 with MovementMovement activity to do with your child. |
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Fun With ShapesUse chalk to draw on a concrete surface such as your sidewalk and play simple games such as follow t |
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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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Handprint ArtMake flowers, wreath, and creatures using your child's handprint. |
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Healthy Food CollageHelp your child create a collage of his/her favorite fruits and vegetables. |
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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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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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Introducing TexturesIntroduce different textures to your baby. |
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It’s StickyOutdoor activity that introduces toddlers to different textures. |
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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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Jello PaintPaint different shapes and lines and explore the feel of textures. |
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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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Kick, Kick, KickAs you do daily activities with your child use language to interact with your child. |
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KitesMake a kite with household items such as a plastic grocery bag and toilet paper tube. |
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Landmarks, Bridges and TowersUse photographs or books as inspiration for block play |
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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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Lego FlossingA simple and fun way to expose your child to flossing. |
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Let's DanceDancing with your baby helps to calm her, helps her feel secure, is a wonderful bonding activity, an |
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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 Roll!Let your child experiment with this activity. |
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Let’s BrushMake brushing teeth a habit and fun activity starting from when your child is young. |
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Let’s PaintPainting activity to do with your child. |
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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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Make a Kiss BoxTeach your child about emotions by making this kiss box. |
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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 DrumEngage your little one with music using things found around your home. |
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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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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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Mess-Free Finger PaintingThis finger painting activity creates “safe” areas where a child can play independently yet alon |
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Microwave MochiMany families celebrate the new year with mochi. Here's an easy recipe to make with your family. |
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Monkey BitesThis delicious snack is easy and fun to make with your little one! |
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Monster MashThis delicious and healthy treat is a perfect snack to make with your keiki |
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Mop It UpMake cleaning a learning opportunity |
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More Fun with MovementMovement activity to do with your child. |
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Motorboat, MotorboatEncourage movement with your infant |
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Mr. Pita RabbitA fun Spring snack to make with keiki |
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My Body PuzzleThis activity is a fun way to have your child identify their body parts and make them feel unique an |
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My First Shape ContainerAs your child actively manipulates them, he is learning about each shape’s properties. |
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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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Noodle DoodleMake learning fun by using noodles to talk about shapes. |
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Obstacle CourseMake an “obstacle course” for your baby out of large pillow and/or chairs. |
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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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Ooh La La Oobleck (aka “Goop”)This sensory activity encourages little ones to feel new textures |
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Painting With Food ColoringMake colorful creations by painting with food coloring. |
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Pantomine (Charades) for KidsMovement activities for your child |
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Picker-Upper Vacuum CleanerSimple clean up activity that encourages physical activity |
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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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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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Play DoughMake your own Play Dough. |
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Play-Doh with Play-Doh TouchAdd a technology component to your child's play dough creation |
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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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Pull UpHelp your child start to pull himself up to stand. |
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Push and GoIntroduce a push toy to allow your child to stand and hold the toy by its handle. |
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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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PuzzlesMaking a puzzle with your preschooler is a fun way to help build fine-motor skills. |
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Ready, Set, CrawlEncourage your baby to crawl by placing him on his hands and knees and gently rocking him back and f |
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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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Rock and Roll RattleMake your own rattle to encourage your baby to reach or move toward it. |
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RollercoasterBuild this roller coaster with your child and watch his curiosity and imagination soar. |
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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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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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Side by SideHelp your child as she takes her first steps. |
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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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Silhouette ShowExplore story telling in a different way by making shadow characters. |
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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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Soap Bubble ArtMake bubble art with a straw and liquid soap. |
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Sock PuppetPuppets are a great way to build your child's oral language development. |
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Sock TugPlay a mini tug-of-war game with your little one. |
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Sounds and RhythmLet your child experiment with making different sounds. |
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Sponge ArtHave you child decorate her own wrapping paper with cut out shapes and paint. |
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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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Stop and GoIncrease your child's awareness of his body and listening skills through this fun activity |
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Stuffed Portabella MushroomsThis delicious meal idea is fun to make and eat! |
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Swat the FlyA fun active game for preschoolers |
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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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Texture FramesHave your keiki explore various textures. |
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TexturesGather some textured materials and have your child compare the different textures. |
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TexturesIntroduce various textures to have your keiki have different sensory experiences. |
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Things to TasteEncourage your child to explore new tastes and textures. |
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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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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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Tracing ShapesDraw shapes by using different objects to trace. |
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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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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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Up and DownEncourage your child's movement by playing an up and down game. |
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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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Use Your FeetIntroduce a variety of textures to baby |
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Using a rattleThere are many ways to use a rattle to engage baby. |
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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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Water PlayIntroduce water play to your young child. |
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What Could It Be?Place an object in a box and have your child guess what's in it by feeling the object with her hands |
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Wheels on the Bus Baby MassageYour child will love this interactive activity |
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Zucchini FriesMake creating this healthy treat an activity you do with your little one! |
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