A Jar Full of FeelingsYou can support your preschooler’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate by doing this act |
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Alert AttentionWhen your baby is awake, here's some fun ways to engage her. |
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All About Me PosterA fun activity to help you share what makes your child special. |
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AquariumEncourage sensory exploration by making an aquarium. |
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Baby MassageA soothing activity for baby |
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Beginning to ShareThis activity helps your preschooler practice sharing with others. |
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Berry Brainy BlizzardEnjoy this brain boosting smoothie together! |
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Biscuit ringMake a tasty treat with your child and connect it to a familiar song. |
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Boys’ Day CarpCelebrate Boy's Day by making a carp, which is a Japanese tradition. |
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Bubble Wrap TapestryCreate a beautiful tapestry of colors. |
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Buckle Up TeddyEncourage good safety habits by having your child practice them. |
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Calming Sensory BottleAn activity for a child dealing with strong emotions. |
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Caring for TeddyHave your child follow simple instructions while playing with a teddy bear. |
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Cereal Box Board GameTry the following games as you model turn taking, listening, cooperating, negotiating, and conflict |
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Cereal SpillHelp build your child's fine motor skills by doing this activity with him. |
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Chocolate Banana DrinkBlended drink to enjoy with your keiki |
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Clean Up Time SongIntroduce a song to make clean up time fun. |
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Climb the MountainCreate a raised surface for your infant to climb. |
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Connect and Calm TogetherSupport your infant’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate with this activity |
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Create a StoryCreate your own story with your child. |
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Cup PhonesUse cup phones to teach your child about communication. |
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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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Doodling Together with CrayonToddlers are more active in exploring the world around them because of their increased mobility. Tog |
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Drying SongMake learning fun, even while taking a bath! |
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Easy Cinnamon Applesauce OrnamentsMake custom ornaments with your child. |
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Establishing a Bedtime Story RitualInclude a story in your baby's bedtime routine from the day she is born. |
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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 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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Feed the MonsterAs preschoolers start to interact and play with others, you can introduce and reinforce the concepts |
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Feeding Time is Bonding TimeWhen your baby is nursing, here's some ways to bond with him. |
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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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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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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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Foot PuppetsUse a puppet to express different emotions |
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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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Fruit SlushSimple and refreshing snack recipe to do with your child. |
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Garlands (Lei) and ChainsMake a wonderful lei or garland using household items. |
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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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Gratitude CookiesThis recipe is a sweet way for children to show thanks. |
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Hawaiian Papaya SalsaUse local ingredients to make an easy and delicious snack |
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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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If/Then Sorting GameGive your preschooler opportunities to sort objects by different attributes. |
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Is It the Same or Different?Use objects to talk about how items are the same or different. |
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Labeling EmotionsStrategies for establishing a secure, strong, loving relationship with your infant. |
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Layered Yogurt ParfaitUse this delicious snack to introduce basic math skills such as patterning. |
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Let’s Go ShoppingSet up a pretend grocery store. |
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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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Lullaby for BabyWhen it is time for your baby to sleep, softly sing him a lullaby |
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Make a Kiss BoxTeach your child about emotions by making this kiss box. |
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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 It a GameDuring clean up time or another challenging transition, bring in a little excitement by asking your |
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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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Massage My GumsExpose your child to gum cleaning, a precursor to brushing teeth. |
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Mirror, MIrror, What Do I See?Help your child identify different emotions and facial expressions. |
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Mother’s Day CollageMake a special collage for special occasions such as Mother's Day. |
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My Favorite ScentYour scent and the scent of favorite places are comforting to your baby. When leaving your baby wit |
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My Feelings BookCreate a book that helps your child identify different feelings. |
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My Turn, Your TurnUse this game to model words and turn taking |
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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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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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Nature WalkHere is an activity to support your preschooler’s development. |
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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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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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Picture FramesHave your child choose a special photo and make a frame for it. |
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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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Pizza BallsDelicious recipe that will help your child learn how to sequence in a fun way! |
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PlacematsMake your very own placemat. |
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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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Pumpkin Pie SmoothieA fall snack to make together |
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PuppetsMake several puppets and perform a puppet show together. |
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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 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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Santa HatsHave your little one help make this Christmas themed snack of strawberries, bananas and marshmallows |
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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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Simple Paper Bag KiteHelp your child decorate a paper bag kite by using embellishments she chooses. |
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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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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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Sock PuppetPuppets are a great way to build your child's oral language development. |
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Soothing Your InfantCalming techniques that you can try with your baby when he is anxious, upset, or sad. |
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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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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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Swaying, SwayingThis is a calming activity that you and your child can do together. |
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Tell Me a StoryWith your family, share different stories from the past with your child. |
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The Challenge GameA fun word game to help preschoolers practice self-regulation strategies |
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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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Thumbprint PeopleFun art activity to do with your child. |
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Tofu Banana PuddingMake this delicious and healthy pudding recipe with your child. |
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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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Virtual Field TripEven though some places are closed, explore the world through a virtual field trip. |
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Waiting HandsAdd communication skills when teaching turn taking by adding gestures and words. |
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Watching a Toy Go Out of SightThis interactive activity is a great activity that you can do with your infant to encourage him/her |
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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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You Did Something New TodayA song to build an infant’s self-confidence. |
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