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3-Step Raspberry Cheesecake A festive and healthy dessert that your keiki can help to assemble.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
A Jar Full of Feelings You can support your preschooler’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate by doing this act	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
A Tall Tale Involve your preschooler in oral storytelling	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
A Trip to the Market Involve your child in food shopping and meal preparation whenever you can.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Acting out a Favorite Story Act out your child's favorite story with her. Get creative an use prompts found around the house.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Alert Attention When your baby is awake, here's some fun ways to engage her.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
All About Me Poster A fun activity to help you share what makes your child special.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Alphabet Pretzels Make delicious pretzels in the shapes of different letters.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Animal Cracker Counting Make learning fun even during snack time. Encourage your child to count and name the different anima	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Anywhere Scavenger Hunt Make a scavenger hunt anywhere for a fun time!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Apple Oatmeal Preparing this yummy breakfast is a simple way to make learning fun for your young child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Apple Pizza Cooking teaches valuable lessons such as math and science concepts, fine motor skills, and language	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Aquarium Encourage sensory exploration by making an aquarium.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Artist at Work Encourage your child to be creative in making her own artwork.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Avocado Toast While doing this recipe, sing a song while completing each task.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Baby Clinic Allow your child to become familiar with what happens at a doctor's office by introducing this activ	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Baby Massage A soothing activity for baby	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Baby's Bath Time Make bath time a learning time	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Baby's Own Storytime Make sure to add story time to your baby's routine.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Baby’s Own Book Make your own special book for your baby that introduces new people, objects, or concepts.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bag Books Make bag books for your baby to talk about what he sees and feels in each bag.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Baked Tofu Nuggets Have your child explore with his five senses by helping you in the kitchen.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Baked Tofu Sticks Making this healthy snack is a fun learning opportunity for your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Ball Drop Your developing toddler is particularly vulnerable to toxic chemicals in certain plastics because he	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Banana & Nutmeg Smoothie This sleep-inducing ingredients in this smoothie make it a great bedtime snack for children and adul	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Banana Pops Delicious healthy snack	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Banana Pudding in a Bag Let your child help you make this recipe in a bag.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Beach Ball Play This activity is for infants who can lift their head while lying on their stomach and turn their hea	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bean Bags Create your own bean bags using household items.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Beginning to Share This activity helps your preschooler practice sharing with others.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Berry Brainy Blizzard Enjoy this brain boosting smoothie together!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Big Steps Act out the movements of “Big Steps, Little Steps” with your toddler.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bird's Nest Create this food dish with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Biscuit ring Make a tasty treat with your child and connect it to a familiar song.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Board Game Make your own board game.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Body Instruments Show your infant that some of his body parts can be instruments.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bookworm Apple Bark A yummy breakfast or snack treat	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bowling Play bowling with your child using household items.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Box Car Fun Make your own box car and have your child race around the house.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Boys’ Day Carp Celebrate Boy's Day by making a carp, which is a Japanese tradition.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Brain Break Movement Dice Doing a quick movement activity as a brain break can help your preschooler focus, listen and engage	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bread in a Bag Make a tasty bread loaf in a child-friendly way.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bubble Snake Find new ways of using familiar containers, such as exploring bubbles with them.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Bubble Wrap Tapestry Create a beautiful tapestry of colors.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Buckle Up Teddy Encourage good safety habits by having your child practice them.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Burger Soup This delicious soup is a heart-healthy meal that you and your child can make together.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Calendar Fun Use a calendar to teach your child about months, days, and timing of events.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Calming Sensory Bottle An activity for a child dealing with strong emotions.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Car Wash Allow your toddler to use soap and water to wash the car.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Caring for Teddy Have your child follow simple instructions while playing with a teddy bear.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Carrot Parfait Enjoy making this health parfait.	PDF
Cereal Box Board Game Try the following games as you model turn taking, listening, cooperating, negotiating, and conflict	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Cereal in a Bottle Fun game for your child to figure out how things work.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Cereal Spill Help build your child's fine motor skills by doing this activity with him.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Cheese Chip Salad in a Bag Make a delicious meal using a chip bag!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Cheese Puffs Recipe This is a simple baking activity to do with your keiki	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Chocolate Banana Drink Blended drink to enjoy with your keiki	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Choices Help your child make decisions for herself by introducing choices for her.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Chore Tunes While your child does daily routines, have them add a little music to their routine.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Clapping Game Sing this song with your infant.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Clean Up Time Song Introduce a song to make clean up time fun.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Clothes Pin Drop Make counting and sorting fun by using clothespins	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Clothespin Magnets Have your child create clothespin magnets to hold things such as grocery lists or messages.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Color Frames Learn primary and secondary colors by making your own color frames.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Color Wheel Make learning colors fun by creating a color wheel.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Connect and Calm Together Support your infant’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate with this activity	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Connect the Dots Play connect the dots with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Copy Me When your baby is watching you, encourage her to copy you.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Count It! Play guessing games with counting.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Counting and Sorting Teach your little one counting and sorting by using household items, such as buttons and egg carton	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Counting Forward and Backward Have your child count forward and backward using household items, such as cereal and bowls.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Counting Poem This is a fun poem to help your child learn to count.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Counting Steps Be creative with your child when doing this activity. Make up your own steps.	PDF
Create a Piggyback Song Use a familiar tune to create songs your child enjoys	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Create a Story Create your own story with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Create Your Own Book Help your child make her own book about something that interests her.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Creating Shapes Experiment with making shapes out of paper by folding and cutting.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Crispy Cauliflower Bites Enjoy this bite-sized healthy snack with your little one!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Crunchy Oat Bar This tasty snack is also a healthy one to make with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Cup Phones Use cup phones to teach your child about communication.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Dancing with Baby Activity to help you have physical contact with your baby, helping soothe him/her.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Dill-icious Herb Yogurt A healthy snack to eat with vegetables	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Discovering Natural Object Surprises Watch baby discover new items	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Discovering the Usefulness of Containers Activity of how you can use containers that are familiar to your toddler to support his learning	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
DIY Dole Whip Make your own frozen sorbet for a cool, refreshing, and inexpensive treat.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
DIY Lunchables Explore shapes while preparing for a yummy meal or snack	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Does It Float or Sink? At the beach, make an experiment with different items to find which floats or sinks.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Doodling Together with Crayon Toddlers are more active in exploring the world around them because of their increased mobility. Tog	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Dot to Dot Have fun counting or learning the alphabets with your child by connecting the dots in a picture.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Draw and Scribble Helpful tips on introducing drawing and scribbling to your toddler.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Drying Song Make learning fun, even while taking a bath!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Dump and Pour Your child will love to fill items into a box and then dump or pour them out. Play this fun game wi	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Easy Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments Make custom ornaments with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Easy Gingerbread Cookies Expand on the familiar Gingerbread Man story to make a delicious snack	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Easy Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag Make a yummy dessert by using active movements	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs Make this meal after reading a story about spaghetti and meatballs such as "Cloudy with a Chance of	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Egg Carton Caterpillars Make a caterpillar with an egg carton.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Establishing a Bedtime Story Ritual Include a story in your baby's bedtime routine from the day she is born.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Expressing Needs You can use this activity to encourage your child to build his language skills and help your child l	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Face Time with Baby infant thrive on positive interaction with adults. Here is a way to support your child's development	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Family Meal Time Use meal times with family to help your child establish and maintain consistent routines.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Family Rules Come up with simple rules together that everyone in the family can follow.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Father’s Day Card Make a special card for special occasions, such as Father's Day.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Feed the Monster As preschoolers start to interact and play with others, you can introduce and reinforce the concepts	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Feeding Time is Bonding Time When your baby is nursing, here's some ways to bond with him.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Feeling Dice Game Games are a great way to build up your brain muscle!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Feelings Face Matching Game Make feeling face cards to identify emotions	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Find the Sound Create a hide and seek type game using an alarm clock or timer.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Finger and Thumbs, Legs, and Toes Help your child explore their body parts by singing this rhythm.	PDF
Finger People Make storytelling come alive by incorporating a finger puppet created with your own fingers	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Flashlight Search Play a fun game using household items, such as a flashlight.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Flashlight Search Help your child learn new vocabulary with this engaging activity.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Float Your Boat Support your toddlers development with this activity.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Floor Time Place your baby on a soft blanket, futon, or towel on the floor to give her a chance to look at new	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Flower and Candle Breathing Teach your child to practice deep breathing to calm her nervous system, reducing anxiety.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Follow the Leader A fun activity you can do with your child that encourages following directions and hands on learning	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Following Directions Make following directions fun by using games, music, and dancing.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Food Building Blocks Teach your child about different foods with these fun building blocks.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Food for Thought Take your toddler along when you go grocery shopping.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Foot Puppets Use a puppet to express different emotions	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Foot Rub Use this activity to bond with your child	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Footprint in the Sand At the beach, play games such follow the leader and looking at footprints.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Freeze This activity encourages listening skills and self-regulation as she practices stopping and starting	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Freezing Water Introduce your child to how items change (freezing and melting).	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
French Bread Pizza As you make this recipe with your child, ask questions throughout the process to encourage her think	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Friendship Saimin Try this recipe after reading Plenty Saimin by Feng Feng Hutchins	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Frog Friends Counting Game Learning is fun when you can count using food. Make a story of frogs using vegetables and have your	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Froyo Fruit Cup This healthy snack is perfect for hot summer days	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Frozen Yogurt Pop Fun cooking activity that teaches children how ingredients transform when you freeze them.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fruit Math Learn about math by slicing fruits.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fruit Mosaic Pizza Cooking allows children to experiment, ask questions, learn routine, and it builds their basic knowl	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fruit Slush Simple and refreshing snack recipe to do with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun Fruit Kabob Arrange fruit chunks to make a fun treat!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Balls Outdoor activity tips to do with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Colors Learn about colors using household items, such as toys.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Cups Introduce sizes using household items, such as cups.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Finger Play (1) Finger plays for you to do with your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Finger Play (2) Finger plays for you to do with your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Finger Play (3) Finger plays for you to do with your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Movement Movement activity to do with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun With Nursery Rhymes Share nursery rhymes with your child, adding hand motions that go with the rhymes.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun with Play Dough Make your own Play Dough.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Fun With Shapes Use chalk to draw on a concrete surface such as your sidewalk and play simple games such as follow t	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Garlands (Lei) and Chains Make a wonderful lei or garland using household items.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Gelatin Fun Make learning fun even during snack time.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Goodbye Ritual Create a good-bye ritual to ease the separation and provide a sense of comfort and security.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Goodnight Room Try this activity to put your baby to bed.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Gratitude Cookies This recipe is a sweet way for children to show thanks.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Green Eggs and Ham Try this recipe after reading "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Growing Sunflowers An introduction to gardening	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Guessing Games Play a fun guessing game with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Ham and Cheese Scones Cooking teaches valuable lessons. These quick and delicious scones are something the whole family wi	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Hand Turkey Make animals out of paper.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Hand Washing Poster Create a poster to remind your child of the hand washing process	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Handprint Art Make flowers, wreath, and creatures using your child's handprint.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Handwashing with the Slippery Fish Song Sing this fun song and do the motions while you wash your hands together	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Hanger Scale Make your own scale to teach your child about the weight of different objects.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Hardboiled Egg Experiment Teach your child how brushing your teeth keeps surfaces clean.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Hawaiian Papaya Salsa Use local ingredients to make an easy and delicious snack	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Healthy Food Collage Help your child create a collage of his/her favorite fruits and vegetables.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Helping Out at Mealtime Let your toddler help set the table at mealtime.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Holiday Colors As each holiday or special celebration comes around, talk to your child about what it represents and	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Homemade Bubbles Making homemade bubble solution	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Homemade Granola Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this snack with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
How Does Your Garden Grow? Have your child plant a seed and have her track how it's growing.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
How Long Is It? Use slippers to teach your child about measuring.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
How Many Cups? Teach your child about volume by gathering different sized plastic containers and having your child	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
I Can Do It! (Copying animal movements) Use a book to encourage movement	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
I Can Help Have your child help set the table for mealtime.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
I Have to Pull Harder Watch as your keiki pulls, shakes, and moves the plunger, encouraging her efforts and problem solvin	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
I See You Although babies cannot yet communicate with words, a large part of their early brain development occ	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
I See You Interact with your infant as she discovers through play.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Iced Herbal Tea Make tea for a garden tea party	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Identifying Shapes Learn different shapes by using string and finding objects at home.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Introducing Textures Introduce different textures to your baby.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Investigating the Garbage Truck Extend your child's interest in trucks using the 4E's	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Is It the Same or Different? Use objects to talk about how items are the same or different.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
It’s Sticky Outdoor activity that introduces toddlers to different textures.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Jan Ken Po (Junk an’ a po) Teach your child Jan Ken Po to decide who goes first when taking turns	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Jello Paint Paint different shapes and lines and explore the feel of textures.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Junior Fire Fighter Teaching your child about fire safety is very important. Create a floor plan with your child and pra	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Kalua Pua'a Incorporate cultural practices while making a delicious meal	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Keeping the Beat Introduce your child to rhythms and beats.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Kick, Kick, Kick As you do daily activities with your child use language to interact with your child.	PDF
Kiddy Corn Chowder A yummy soup recipe	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Kites Make a kite with household items such as a plastic grocery bag and toilet paper tube.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Kolea (Golden Plover) Look for the kolea in grassy areas around your neighborhood and do fun activities to learn more abou	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Labeling Emotions Strategies for establishing a secure, strong, loving relationship with your infant.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Landmarks, Bridges and Towers Use photographs or books as inspiration for block play	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Lasagna Cups A yummy meal that's perfect for little hands!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Layered Yogurt Parfait Use this delicious snack to introduce basic math skills such as patterning.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Learning Body Parts Fun games that help your child learn and identify parts of her body.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Learning My Home Telephone Number and Address Start the discussion with your child about how to be safe by introducing this activity about importa	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Learning to Predict Use household materials to make a game to help your toddler learn to make predictions.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Lego Flossing A simple and fun way to expose your child to flossing.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Lemonade Scones This is a delicious and fun recipe!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let's Count Strategies to use math talk with your infant.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let's Dance Dancing with your baby helps to calm her, helps her feel secure, is a wonderful bonding activity, an	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let's Play Ball This simple and fun activity helps introduce math and literacy to your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let's Put the Groceries Away Let your child be hands on by having him help you put the groceries away after a trip to the market	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let's Roll! Let your child experiment with this activity.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let’s Brush Make brushing teeth a habit and fun activity starting from when your child is young.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let’s Go Shopping Set up a pretend grocery store.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let’s Paint Painting activity to do with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let’s Pretend The sky's the limit on what you and your child can pretend to be or do.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let’s Read! Helpful tips to engage your child in reading.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Let’s Sing Here's a variety of songs to sing with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Listening Walk Enjoy the wonder of slowing down to listen to the sounds all around you!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Look What Absorbs! As your child explores this activity, praise her on the process, rather than her abilities.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Lullaby for Baby When it is time for your baby to sleep, softly sing him a lullaby	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Magic Name Toddlers develop alphabet knowledge when they are able to explore alphabets through sensory experien	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Magical Purple Unicorn Sweet Potatoes Watch the sweet potatoes magically change color!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mail Time Make a learning activity using your mail.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make a Bedtime Routine Chart Use a bedtime routine chart each night to remind your child of her routine.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make a Kiss Box Teach your child about emotions by making this kiss box.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make a Special Story Time Book Make a special story book for your child based on the "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See" book	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make It a Game During clean up time or another challenging transition, bring in a little excitement by asking your	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make Your Own Cloud Dough Cloud dough has a fun texture and will hold its shape when molded.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make Your Own Drum Engage your little one with music using things found around your home.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make Your Own Special Book Make your own book about a special day or person.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make Your Own Tent Play make-believe! Provide your child with simple toys and props that he can use in a variety of way	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make Your Own Wrapping Paper Make your own wrapping paper using your child's handprints.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Make-believe Play Play "make-believe" with your baby.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mama or Papa Animals Encourage movement by pretending to be an animal	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mashed Potatoes with Homemade Butter Make mashed potatoes with butter in a kid-friendly way	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Massage My Gums Expose your child to gum cleaning, a precursor to brushing teeth.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Matching Game Play a fun card game to match each pair of cards.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
May I Take Your Order? Help your child design a take-out menu for a “pretend” restaurant.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mealtime Magic During meals, turn the TV off and redirect your child by engaging him in what “special” food wil	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Measuring and Counting Help your child learn about measurement and counting using household items, such as containers, soap	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mess-Free Finger Painting This finger painting activity creates “safe” areas where a child can play independently yet alon	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Microwave Mochi Many families celebrate the new year with mochi. Here's an easy recipe to make with your family.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mirror, MIrror, What Do I See? Help your child identify different emotions and facial expressions.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mobiles Make a mobile with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Monkey Bites This delicious snack is easy and fun to make with your little one!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Monkey Bread Cupcake Here's a simple sweet snack to make with your keiki	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Monster Mash This delicious and healthy treat is a perfect snack to make with your keiki	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mop It Up Make cleaning a learning opportunity	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
More Fun with Movement Movement activity to do with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mother’s Day Collage Make a special collage for special occasions such as Mother's Day.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Motorboat, Motorboat Encourage movement with your infant	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Mr. Pita Rabbit A fun Spring snack to make with keiki	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
My Body Puzzle This activity is a fun way to have your child identify their body parts and make them feel unique an	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
My Favorite Scent Your scent and the scent of favorite places are comforting to your baby. When leaving your baby wit	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
My Feelings Book Create a book that helps your child identify different feelings.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
My First Shape Container As your child actively manipulates them, he is learning about each shape’s properties.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
My Turn, Your Turn Use this game to model words and turn taking	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
My Worry Monster Giving anxiety a name can help children identify fears and learn to be the boss of it.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Name It to Tame It with a DIY Emotions Flip Book You can support your toddler’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate with this activity	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Nature Walk Take a walk outside with your child and collect natural materials to make a fun activity.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Nature Walk Here is an activity to support your preschooler’s development.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Noodle Doodle Make learning fun by using noodles to talk about shapes.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Number Cards Help your child learn numbers by playing a number game with cards.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Number Chart Have fun counting with your little one by using stamps and stickers in a number chart.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Number Rubbings Help your child make 3-D number rubbings with glue and sand.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Obstacle Course Make an “obstacle course” for your baby out of large pillow and/or chairs.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Okinawan Sweet Potato Ice Cream Use this local food to make a sweet treat	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Omelet in a Mug Use a mug to make a tasty breakfast dish	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
On the Go Ravioli Spinach Lasagna Cooking teaches valuable lessons. This quick and delicious lasagna dish is something the whole fami	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Ono Overnight Oats Preschoolers hear and play with sounds in words through singing and by playing rhyming games. Use th	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Ooh La La Oobleck (aka “Goop”) This sensory activity encourages little ones to feel new textures	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Painting With Food Coloring Make colorful creations by painting with food coloring.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pan Sushi Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this delicious sushi recipe with your child!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pantomine (Charades) for Kids Movement activities for your child	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Paper Dolls Make your own paper dolls.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Paper Plate Umbrella Make your own paper plate umbrella.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Peek-a-boo Book Make a peek-a-boo book with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Perfect Pineapple Pops Enjoy this healthy summertime treat	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Picker-Upper Vacuum Cleaner Simple clean up activity that encourages physical activity	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Picture Frames Have your child choose a special photo and make a frame for it.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
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Pictures and Mobiles Place pictures or posters on the wall next to your baby's crib to engage your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pin Drop Fun activity using items in your home, such as clothespins and containers.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pinwheels Make a pinwheel using household items such as paper and chopsticks.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pizza Balls Delicious recipe that will help your child learn how to sequence in a fun way!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pizza Roll Ups This yummy snack allows your child to build his/her own pizza while incorporating counting, sequenci	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Placemats Make your very own placemat.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Play Dough Make your own Play Dough.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Play Time, Work Time Engage your baby as you do household chores.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Play with Sounds During everyday routines, respond to the facial expressions and sounds that your baby makes.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Play-Doh with Play-Doh Touch Add a technology component to your child's play dough creation	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Playground Fun Helpful tips on taking your child to the playground.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Poetry in Motion Movement activity that encourages your child to act out the poem.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Poetry in Motion Introduce poetry to your toddler.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Popular Pals Preschoolers hear and play with sounds in words through singing and by playing rhyming games.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Prizeworthy Pretzels Shape dough into traditional pretzels, shapes, or letters with this yummy pretzel recipe.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pull Up Help your child start to pull himself up to stand.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie A fall snack to make together	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Puppet Theatre Create a space where your child can extend his play with puppets	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Puppets Make several puppets and perform a puppet show together.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Push and Go Introduce a push toy to allow your child to stand and hold the toy by its handle.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Put-Back Potatoes Have your children learn about food by using their senses: touch, small, taste, sight, and sound.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Puzzles Be creative and make a puzzle with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Rainbow Cloud Activity with keiki to help with patterning, fine motor skills, and art exploration.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Read with Me Helpful tips on introducing books to your toddler.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Read, Read, Read Helpful tips to engage your baby in reading.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Read, Read, Read Reading aloud to your baby is an important form of stimulation, exposing her to early ways of commun	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Reading a Recipe Together Tips for cooking with your keiki	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Reading to Baby Allow baby to see other baby's faces by choosing books that feature little ones	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Ready, Set, Crawl Encourage your baby to crawl by placing him on his hands and knees and gently rocking him back and f	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Red Light, Green Light, and Yellow Light Too! Teach your child safety by playing this interactive game.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Rock and Roll Rattle Make your own rattle to encourage your baby to reach or move toward it.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Rollercoaster Build this roller coaster with your child and watch his curiosity and imagination soar.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Ruthies Crunchy Chicken A crunchy meal that allows you to point out the sounds while making this dish with your keiki.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Safety Hunt Safety hunt around the home to reinforce safe behaviors	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sandwich Shapes Use cooking and eating to make learning shapes fun and delicious.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Scavenger Hunt Play a collaborative game together	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Scooping Water Children’s first learning experiences with water usually include all kinds of pouring.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sensory Board Create a board of various objects and talk to your infant about the items, using descriptive words t	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Shades of Color Have your child see the different shades of a color by using food coloring.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Shake and Sing Make your own noisemaker to use as an instrument while singing songs.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Shake It Encourage your child to use familiar containers in different ways.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Shapes and Sounds Make learning fun by talking about shapes and sounds using favorite foods.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Side by Side Help your child as she takes her first steps.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sidewalk Chalk Paint Let your child's imagination and creativity run wild as he/she paints the sidewalks using this homem	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Signs and Advertisements While on a walk with your child, point out and read aloud road signs and advertisements.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Silhouette Show Explore story telling in a different way by making shadow characters.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Simple Paper Bag Kite Help your child decorate a paper bag kite by using embellishments she chooses.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sing While You Work Sing songs during routine activities to make them fun.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Singing and Movement During everyday activities, sing to or play simple games with your baby.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Singing in the Bath Make learning fun, even in the bathtub!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sleepover Oatmeal Prepare this breakfast/snack the night before with your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Snack Mix to Share Model the concept of sharing by making this snack and sharing with friends and family.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Soap Bubble Art Make bubble art with a straw and liquid soap.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sock Puppet Make your own sock puppet.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sock Puppet Puppets are a great way to build your child's oral language development.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sock Tug Play a mini tug-of-war game with your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Somen Salad Have fun creating this cold noodle dish together.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Soothing Your Infant Calming techniques that you can try with your baby when he is anxious, upset, or sad.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sounds and Rhythm Let your child experiment with making different sounds.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Spider Legs Help your child understand numbers and sequence by making spider cards.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sponge Art Have you child decorate her own wrapping paper with cut out shapes and paint.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sponge Play Fun activity using household items, such as a sponge.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sponge Play Discovering sink and float properties	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Stick Book Make your own book	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Stone Soup Engage your keiki in adding ingredients to make a yummy soup	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Stop and Go Increase your child's awareness of his body and listening skills through this fun activity	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Storm in a Bottle A creative way to reuse empty bottles to create something interesting and engaging for your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Story time Questions Make reading more interactive by asking your child questions about the story.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms This delicious meal idea is fun to make and eat!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Swat the Fly A fun active game for preschoolers	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Swaying, Swaying This is a calming activity that you and your child can do together.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sweet Pea Lasagna Cooking teaches valuable lessons and fosters a child's development. Have fun making this dish with y	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Sweet Potato Custard This fall desert is something that you and your child can both make and enjoy together.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Syllables Recite words to poems or songs to break down words into syllables.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Table Talk Make mealtime a time for learning by including your child mealtime conversations.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tangram Puzzle Picture Use shapes to create pictures or new shapes	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tape Walk Show your toddler how to walk on the line, putting one foot in front of the other.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tasting New Foods Activity to have your preschooler try new foods	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tasty Tots Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this healthy take on tater tots!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Teach your Baby Sign Language Teaching sign language has been found to benefit both normal hearing babies as well as those with a	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Teddy Bear Cheese Biscuits A yummy snack to use with a tea party with stuffed animal friends	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tell Me a Story With your family, share different stories from the past with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Texture Frames Have your keiki explore various textures.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Textures Gather some textured materials and have your child compare the different textures.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Textures Introduce various textures to have your keiki have different sensory experiences.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
The Challenge Game A fun word game to help preschoolers practice self-regulation strategies	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
The Meaning of Zero Teach your child about what zero by using household items.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
The Reading Puppet Use this activity to familiarize your child with reading books.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
The Reading Puppet Learn how to make a reading puppet	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Things to Taste Encourage your child to explore new tastes and textures.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
This Little “Piggy” Substitute your child’s name for “Piggy” in the following rhyme.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Thumb-in-the-Box Finger Play Fun finger plays that you can do with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Thumbprint People Fun art activity to do with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tiny Bubbles Use soapy water to make a fun learning activity.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tippy Toes Show your child how to walk on tiptoes.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tissue Box Ukulele Make an ukulele from household items such as a tissue box.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tomato Basil Pizza Make a delicious treat with your keiki	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tracing Shapes Draw shapes by using different objects to trace.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tummy Time Help your infant's physical development by incorporating this tummy time activity to her daily routi	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tuna Cakes Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this delicious dish together.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Tuna Cheesies Cooking teaches valuable lessons. This recipe makes the most delicious tuna cheese sandwich that wil	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Turkey Avocado Burritos Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this burrito with your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Turkey Bacon Muffin Enjoy making this recipe with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Up and Down Encourage your child's movement by playing an up and down game.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Use Your Feet Introduce a variety of textures to baby	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Using a rattle There are many ways to use a rattle to engage baby.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Valentine’s Day Card and Rhyme Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card and rhyme for your loved one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Virtual Field Trip Even though some places are closed, explore the world through a virtual field trip.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Waiting Hands Add communication skills when teaching turn taking by adding gestures and words.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Walking Water STEM is all about problem solving through the use of science, technology, engineering, and math.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Washing Toys Use this activity as a time to talk about cleaning while having fun.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Washing Toys Let your toddler become an active explorer and increase her curiosity with this activity.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Watching a Toy Go Out of Sight This interactive activity is a great activity that you can do with your infant to encourage him/her	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Water Play Introduce water play to your young child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Weather Watch Look outside and talk about the weather.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
What Comes Next? Play a fun game with your child to help him think of what comes next.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
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	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
What Happened? Help your baby learn cause and effect.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
What is the Shape of Water You can encourage STEM learning by encouraging your toddler to be curious and ask questions.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Wheels on the Bus Baby Massage Your child will love this interactive activity	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
When we go to the store Make grocery shopping a learning experience	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Where is it? Play a "where is it" game with your little one.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Where Is the Button? Play a fun guessing game with your child.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Where's Teddy? A fun guessing game to play with your child at home.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Where’s the Other Slipper? Have your child play a matching game to match each pair of slippers.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Which Is Best? Build your child's problem solving skills by helping him come up with solutions when problems occur.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Wind Sock Make your own wind sock.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Wondering about Birds with the 4E's Draw on your child's interest by extending her learning	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Writing Letters Have your child write a letter to someone special.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
You Did Something New Today A song to build an infant’s self-confidence.	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.
Zucchini Fries Make creating this healthy treat an activity you do with your little one!	PDF	FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.

3-Step Raspberry Cheesecake

A festive and healthy dessert that your keiki can help to assemble.

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A Jar Full of Feelings

You can support your preschooler’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate by doing this act

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A Tall Tale

Involve your preschooler in oral storytelling

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A Trip to the Market

Involve your child in food shopping and meal preparation whenever you can.

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Acting out a Favorite Story

Act out your child's favorite story with her. Get creative an use prompts found around the house.

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Alert Attention

When your baby is awake, here's some fun ways to engage her.

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All About Me Poster

A fun activity to help you share what makes your child special.

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Alphabet Pretzels

Make delicious pretzels in the shapes of different letters.

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Animal Cracker Counting

Make learning fun even during snack time. Encourage your child to count and name the different anima

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Anywhere Scavenger Hunt

Make a scavenger hunt anywhere for a fun time!

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Apple Oatmeal

Preparing this yummy breakfast is a simple way to make learning fun for your young child.

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Apple Pizza

Cooking teaches valuable lessons such as math and science concepts, fine motor skills, and language

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Aquarium

Encourage sensory exploration by making an aquarium.

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Artist at Work

Encourage your child to be creative in making her own artwork.

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Avocado Toast

While doing this recipe, sing a song while completing each task.

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Baby Clinic

Allow your child to become familiar with what happens at a doctor's office by introducing this activ

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Baby Massage

A soothing activity for baby

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Baby's Bath Time

Make bath time a learning time

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Baby's Own Storytime

Make sure to add story time to your baby's routine.

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Baby’s Own Book

Make your own special book for your baby that introduces new people, objects, or concepts.

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Bag Books

Make bag books for your baby to talk about what he sees and feels in each bag.

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Baked Tofu Nuggets

Have your child explore with his five senses by helping you in the kitchen.

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Baked Tofu Sticks

Making this healthy snack is a fun learning opportunity for your little one.

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Ball Drop

Your developing toddler is particularly vulnerable to toxic chemicals in certain plastics because he

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Banana & Nutmeg Smoothie

This sleep-inducing ingredients in this smoothie make it a great bedtime snack for children and adul

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Banana Pops

Delicious healthy snack

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Banana Pudding in a Bag

Let your child help you make this recipe in a bag.

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Beach Ball Play

This activity is for infants who can lift their head while lying on their stomach and turn their hea

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Bean Bags

Create your own bean bags using household items.

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Beginning to Share

This activity helps your preschooler practice sharing with others.

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Berry Brainy Blizzard

Enjoy this brain boosting smoothie together!

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Big Steps

Act out the movements of “Big Steps, Little Steps” with your toddler.

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Bird's Nest

Create this food dish with your child.

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Biscuit ring

Make a tasty treat with your child and connect it to a familiar song.

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Board Game

Make your own board game.

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Body Instruments

Show your infant that some of his body parts can be instruments.

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Bookworm Apple Bark

A yummy breakfast or snack treat

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Bowling

Play bowling with your child using household items.

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Box Car Fun

Make your own box car and have your child race around the house.

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Boys’ Day Carp

Celebrate Boy's Day by making a carp, which is a Japanese tradition.

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Brain Break Movement Dice

Doing a quick movement activity as a brain break can help your preschooler focus, listen and engage

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Bread in a Bag

Make a tasty bread loaf in a child-friendly way.

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Bubble Snake

Find new ways of using familiar containers, such as exploring bubbles with them.

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Bubble Wrap Tapestry

Create a beautiful tapestry of colors.

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Buckle Up Teddy

Encourage good safety habits by having your child practice them.

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Burger Soup

This delicious soup is a heart-healthy meal that you and your child can make together.

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Calendar Fun

Use a calendar to teach your child about months, days, and timing of events.

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Calming Sensory Bottle

An activity for a child dealing with strong emotions.

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Car Wash

Allow your toddler to use soap and water to wash the car.

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Caring for Teddy

Have your child follow simple instructions while playing with a teddy bear.

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Carrot Parfait

Enjoy making this health parfait.

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Cereal Box Board Game

Try the following games as you model turn taking, listening, cooperating, negotiating, and conflict

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Cereal in a Bottle

Fun game for your child to figure out how things work.

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Cereal Spill

Help build your child's fine motor skills by doing this activity with him.

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Cheese Chip Salad in a Bag

Make a delicious meal using a chip bag!

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Cheese Puffs Recipe

This is a simple baking activity to do with your keiki

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Chocolate Banana Drink

Blended drink to enjoy with your keiki

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Choices

Help your child make decisions for herself by introducing choices for her.

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Chore Tunes

While your child does daily routines, have them add a little music to their routine.

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Clapping Game

Sing this song with your infant.

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Clean Up Time Song

Introduce a song to make clean up time fun.

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Clothes Pin Drop

Make counting and sorting fun by using clothespins

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Clothespin Magnets

Have your child create clothespin magnets to hold things such as grocery lists or messages.

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Color Frames

Learn primary and secondary colors by making your own color frames.

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Color Wheel

Make learning colors fun by creating a color wheel.

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Connect and Calm Together

Support your infant’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate with this activity

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Connect the Dots

Play connect the dots with your child.

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Copy Me

When your baby is watching you, encourage her to copy you.

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Count It!

Play guessing games with counting.

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Counting and Sorting

Teach your little one counting and sorting by using household items, such as buttons and egg carton

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Counting Forward and Backward

Have your child count forward and backward using household items, such as cereal and bowls.

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Counting Poem

This is a fun poem to help your child learn to count.

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Counting Steps

Be creative with your child when doing this activity. Make up your own steps.

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Create a Piggyback Song

Use a familiar tune to create songs your child enjoys

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Create a Story

Create your own story with your child.

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Create Your Own Book

Help your child make her own book about something that interests her.

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Creating Shapes

Experiment with making shapes out of paper by folding and cutting.

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Crispy Cauliflower Bites

Enjoy this bite-sized healthy snack with your little one!

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Crunchy Oat Bar

This tasty snack is also a healthy one to make with your child.

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Cup Phones

Use cup phones to teach your child about communication.

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Dancing with Baby

Activity to help you have physical contact with your baby, helping soothe him/her.

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Dill-icious Herb Yogurt

A healthy snack to eat with vegetables

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Discovering Natural Object Surprises

Watch baby discover new items

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Discovering the Usefulness of Containers

Activity of how you can use containers that are familiar to your toddler to support his learning

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DIY Dole Whip

Make your own frozen sorbet for a cool, refreshing, and inexpensive treat.

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DIY Lunchables

Explore shapes while preparing for a yummy meal or snack

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Does It Float or Sink?

At the beach, make an experiment with different items to find which floats or sinks.

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Doodling Together with Crayon

Toddlers are more active in exploring the world around them because of their increased mobility. Tog

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Dot to Dot

Have fun counting or learning the alphabets with your child by connecting the dots in a picture.

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Draw and Scribble

Helpful tips on introducing drawing and scribbling to your toddler.

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Drying Song

Make learning fun, even while taking a bath!

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Dump and Pour

Your 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 Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

Make custom ornaments with your child.

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Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Expand on the familiar Gingerbread Man story to make a delicious snack

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

Make a yummy dessert by using active movements

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Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Make this meal after reading a story about spaghetti and meatballs such as "Cloudy with a Chance of

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Egg Carton Caterpillars

Make a caterpillar with an egg carton.

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Establishing a Bedtime Story Ritual

Include a story in your baby's bedtime routine from the day she is born.

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Expressing Needs

You 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 Baby

infant thrive on positive interaction with adults. Here is a way to support your child's development

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Family Meal Time

Use meal times with family to help your child establish and maintain consistent routines.

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Family Rules

Come up with simple rules together that everyone in the family can follow.

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Father’s Day Card

Make a special card for special occasions, such as Father's Day.

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Feed the Monster

As preschoolers start to interact and play with others, you can introduce and reinforce the concepts

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Feeding Time is Bonding Time

When your baby is nursing, here's some ways to bond with him.

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Feeling Dice Game

Games are a great way to build up your brain muscle!

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Feelings Face Matching Game

Make feeling face cards to identify emotions

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Find the Sound

Create a hide and seek type game using an alarm clock or timer.

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Finger and Thumbs, Legs, and Toes

Help your child explore their body parts by singing this rhythm.

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Finger People

Make storytelling come alive by incorporating a finger puppet created with your own fingers

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Flashlight Search

Play a fun game using household items, such as a flashlight.

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Flashlight Search

Help your child learn new vocabulary with this engaging activity.

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Float Your Boat

Support your toddlers development with this activity.

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Floor Time

Place 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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Flower and Candle Breathing

Teach your child to practice deep breathing to calm her nervous system, reducing anxiety.

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Follow the Leader

A fun activity you can do with your child that encourages following directions and hands on learning

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Following Directions

Make following directions fun by using games, music, and dancing.

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Food Building Blocks

Teach your child about different foods with these fun building blocks.

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Food for Thought

Take your toddler along when you go grocery shopping.

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Foot Puppets

Use a puppet to express different emotions

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Foot Rub

Use this activity to bond with your child

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Footprint in the Sand

At the beach, play games such follow the leader and looking at footprints.

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Freeze

This activity encourages listening skills and self-regulation as she practices stopping and starting

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Freezing Water

Introduce your child to how items change (freezing and melting).

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French Bread Pizza

As you make this recipe with your child, ask questions throughout the process to encourage her think

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Friendship Saimin

Try this recipe after reading Plenty Saimin by Feng Feng Hutchins

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Frog Friends Counting Game

Learning is fun when you can count using food. Make a story of frogs using vegetables and have your

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Froyo Fruit Cup

This healthy snack is perfect for hot summer days

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Frozen Yogurt Pop

Fun cooking activity that teaches children how ingredients transform when you freeze them.

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Fruit Math

Learn about math by slicing fruits.

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Fruit Mosaic Pizza

Cooking allows children to experiment, ask questions, learn routine, and it builds their basic knowl

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Fruit Slush

Simple and refreshing snack recipe to do with your child.

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Fun Fruit Kabob

Arrange fruit chunks to make a fun treat!

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Fun with Balls

Outdoor activity tips to do with your child.

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Fun with Colors

Learn about colors using household items, such as toys.

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Fun with Cups

Introduce 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 Movement

Movement activity to do with your child.

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Fun With Nursery Rhymes

Share nursery rhymes with your child, adding hand motions that go with the rhymes.

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Fun with Play Dough

Make your own Play Dough.

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Fun With Shapes

Use chalk to draw on a concrete surface such as your sidewalk and play simple games such as follow t

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Garlands (Lei) and Chains

Make a wonderful lei or garland using household items.

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Gelatin Fun

Make learning fun even during snack time.

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Goodbye Ritual

Create a good-bye ritual to ease the separation and provide a sense of comfort and security.

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Goodnight Room

Try this activity to put your baby to bed.

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Gratitude Cookies

This recipe is a sweet way for children to show thanks.

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Green Eggs and Ham

Try this recipe after reading "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss

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Growing Sunflowers

An introduction to gardening

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Guessing Games

Play a fun guessing game with your child.

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Ham and Cheese Scones

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. These quick and delicious scones are something the whole family wi

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Hand Turkey

Make animals out of paper.

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Hand Washing Poster

Create a poster to remind your child of the hand washing process

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Handprint Art

Make flowers, wreath, and creatures using your child's handprint.

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Handwashing with the Slippery Fish Song

Sing this fun song and do the motions while you wash your hands together

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Hanger Scale

Make your own scale to teach your child about the weight of different objects.

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Hardboiled Egg Experiment

Teach your child how brushing your teeth keeps surfaces clean.

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Hawaiian Papaya Salsa

Use local ingredients to make an easy and delicious snack

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Healthy Food Collage

Help your child create a collage of his/her favorite fruits and vegetables.

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Helping Out at Mealtime

Let your toddler help set the table at mealtime.

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Holiday Colors

As each holiday or special celebration comes around, talk to your child about what it represents and

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Homemade Bubbles

Making homemade bubble solution

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Homemade Granola

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this snack with your child.

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Have your child plant a seed and have her track how it's growing.

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How Long Is It?

Use slippers to teach your child about measuring.

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How Many Cups?

Teach your child about volume by gathering different sized plastic containers and having your child

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I Can Do It! (Copying animal movements)

Use a book to encourage movement

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I Can Help

Have your child help set the table for mealtime.

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I Have to Pull Harder

Watch as your keiki pulls, shakes, and moves the plunger, encouraging her efforts and problem solvin

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I See You

Although babies cannot yet communicate with words, a large part of their early brain development occ

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I See You

Interact with your infant as she discovers through play.

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Iced Herbal Tea

Make tea for a garden tea party

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Identifying Shapes

Learn different shapes by using string and finding objects at home.

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Introducing Textures

Introduce different textures to your baby.

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Investigating the Garbage Truck

Extend your child's interest in trucks using the 4E's

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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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It’s Sticky

Outdoor 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 Paint

Paint different shapes and lines and explore the feel of textures.

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Junior Fire Fighter

Teaching your child about fire safety is very important. Create a floor plan with your child and pra

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Kalua Pua'a

Incorporate cultural practices while making a delicious meal

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Keeping the Beat

Introduce your child to rhythms and beats.

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Kick, Kick, Kick

As you do daily activities with your child use language to interact with your child.

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Kiddy Corn Chowder

A yummy soup recipe

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Kites

Make a kite with household items such as a plastic grocery bag and toilet paper tube.

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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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Labeling Emotions

Strategies for establishing a secure, strong, loving relationship with your infant.

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Landmarks, Bridges and Towers

Use photographs or books as inspiration for block play

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Lasagna Cups

A yummy meal that's perfect for little hands!

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Layered Yogurt Parfait

Use this delicious snack to introduce basic math skills such as patterning.

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Learning Body Parts

Fun games that help your child learn and identify parts of her body.

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Learning My Home Telephone Number and Address

Start the discussion with your child about how to be safe by introducing this activity about importa

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Learning to Predict

Use household materials to make a game to help your toddler learn to make predictions.

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Lego Flossing

A simple and fun way to expose your child to flossing.

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Lemonade Scones

This is a delicious and fun recipe!

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Let's Count

Strategies to use math talk with your infant.

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Let's Dance

Dancing with your baby helps to calm her, helps her feel secure, is a wonderful bonding activity, an

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Let's Play Ball

This simple and fun activity helps introduce math and literacy to your little one.

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Let's Put the Groceries Away

Let 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 Brush

Make brushing teeth a habit and fun activity starting from when your child is young.

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Let’s Go Shopping

Set up a pretend grocery store.

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Let’s Paint

Painting activity to do with your child.

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Let’s Pretend

The 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 Sing

Here's a variety of songs to sing with your child.

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Listening Walk

Enjoy 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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Lullaby for Baby

When it is time for your baby to sleep, softly sing him a lullaby

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Magic Name

Toddlers develop alphabet knowledge when they are able to explore alphabets through sensory experien

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Magical Purple Unicorn Sweet Potatoes

Watch the sweet potatoes magically change color!

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Mail Time

Make a learning activity using your mail.

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Make a Bedtime Routine Chart

Use a bedtime routine chart each night to remind your child of her routine.

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Make a Kiss Box

Teach your child about emotions by making this kiss box.

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Make a Special Story Time Book

Make 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 Game

During clean up time or another challenging transition, bring in a little excitement by asking your

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Make Your Own Cloud Dough

Cloud dough has a fun texture and will hold its shape when molded.

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Make Your Own Drum

Engage your little one with music using things found around your home.

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Make Your Own Special Book

Make your own book about a special day or person.

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Make Your Own Tent

Play 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 Paper

Make your own wrapping paper using your child's handprints.

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Make-believe Play

Play "make-believe" with your baby.

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Mama or Papa Animals

Encourage movement by pretending to be an animal

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Mashed Potatoes with Homemade Butter

Make mashed potatoes with butter in a kid-friendly way

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Massage My Gums

Expose your child to gum cleaning, a precursor to brushing teeth.

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Matching Game

Play a fun card game to match each pair of cards.

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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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Mealtime Magic

During meals, turn the TV off and redirect your child by engaging him in what “special” food wil

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Measuring and Counting

Help your child learn about measurement and counting using household items, such as containers, soap

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Mess-Free Finger Painting

This finger painting activity creates “safe” areas where a child can play independently yet alon

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Microwave Mochi

Many families celebrate the new year with mochi. Here's an easy recipe to make with your family.

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Mirror, MIrror, What Do I See?

Help your child identify different emotions and facial expressions.

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Mobiles

Make a mobile with your child.

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Monkey Bites

This delicious snack is easy and fun to make with your little one!

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Monkey Bread Cupcake

Here's a simple sweet snack to make with your keiki

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Monster Mash

This delicious and healthy treat is a perfect snack to make with your keiki

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Mop It Up

Make cleaning a learning opportunity

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More Fun with Movement

Movement activity to do with your child.

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Mother’s Day Collage

Make a special collage for special occasions such as Mother's Day.

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Motorboat, Motorboat

Encourage movement with your infant

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Mr. Pita Rabbit

A fun Spring snack to make with keiki

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My Body Puzzle

This activity is a fun way to have your child identify their body parts and make them feel unique an

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My Favorite Scent

Your scent and the scent of favorite places are comforting to your baby. When leaving your baby wit

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My Feelings Book

Create a book that helps your child identify different feelings.

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My First Shape Container

As your child actively manipulates them, he is learning about each shape’s properties.

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My Turn, Your Turn

Use this game to model words and turn taking

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My Worry Monster

Giving 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 Book

You can support your toddler’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate with this activity

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Nature Walk

Take a walk outside with your child and collect natural materials to make a fun activity.

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Nature Walk

Here is an activity to support your preschooler’s development.

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Noodle Doodle

Make learning fun by using noodles to talk about shapes.

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Number Cards

Help your child learn numbers by playing a number game with cards.

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Number Chart

Have fun counting with your little one by using stamps and stickers in a number chart.

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Number Rubbings

Help your child make 3-D number rubbings with glue and sand.

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Obstacle Course

Make an “obstacle course” for your baby out of large pillow and/or chairs.

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Okinawan Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Use this local food to make a sweet treat

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Omelet in a Mug

Use a mug to make a tasty breakfast dish

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On the Go Ravioli Spinach Lasagna

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. This quick and delicious lasagna dish is something the whole fami

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Ono Overnight Oats

Preschoolers 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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Painting With Food Coloring

Make colorful creations by painting with food coloring.

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Pan Sushi

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this delicious sushi recipe with your child!

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Pantomine (Charades) for Kids

Movement activities for your child

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Paper Dolls

Make your own paper dolls.

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Paper Plate Umbrella

Make your own paper plate umbrella.

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Peek-a-boo Book

Make a peek-a-boo book with your child.

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Perfect Pineapple Pops

Enjoy this healthy summertime treat

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Picker-Upper Vacuum Cleaner

Simple clean up activity that encourages physical activity

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Picture Frames

Have your child choose a special photo and make a frame for it.

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Picture Gallery

Help your infant recognize and identify friends and family members in his life by doing this activit

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Pictures and Mobiles

Place pictures or posters on the wall next to your baby's crib to engage your child.

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Pin Drop

Fun activity using items in your home, such as clothespins and containers.

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Pinwheels

Make a pinwheel using household items such as paper and chopsticks.

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Pizza Balls

Delicious recipe that will help your child learn how to sequence in a fun way!

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Pizza Roll Ups

This yummy snack allows your child to build his/her own pizza while incorporating counting, sequenci

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Placemats

Make your very own placemat.

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Play Dough

Make your own Play Dough.

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Play Time, Work Time

Engage your baby as you do household chores.

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Play with Sounds

During everyday routines, respond to the facial expressions and sounds that your baby makes.

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Play-Doh with Play-Doh Touch

Add a technology component to your child's play dough creation

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Playground Fun

Helpful tips on taking your child to the playground.

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Poetry in Motion

Movement activity that encourages your child to act out the poem.

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Poetry in Motion

Introduce poetry to your toddler.

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Popular Pals

Preschoolers hear and play with sounds in words through singing and by playing rhyming games.

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Prizeworthy Pretzels

Shape dough into traditional pretzels, shapes, or letters with this yummy pretzel recipe.

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Pull Up

Help your child start to pull himself up to stand.

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

A fall snack to make together

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Puppet Theatre

Create a space where your child can extend his play with puppets

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Puppets

Make several puppets and perform a puppet show together.

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Push and Go

Introduce a push toy to allow your child to stand and hold the toy by its handle.

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Put-Back Potatoes

Have your children learn about food by using their senses: touch, small, taste, sight, and sound.

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Puzzles

Be creative and make a puzzle with your child.

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Rainbow Cloud

Activity with keiki to help with patterning, fine motor skills, and art exploration.

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Read with Me

Helpful tips on introducing books to your toddler.

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Read, Read, Read

Helpful tips to engage your baby in reading.

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Read, Read, Read

Reading aloud to your baby is an important form of stimulation, exposing her to early ways of commun

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Reading a Recipe Together

Tips for cooking with your keiki

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Reading to Baby

Allow baby to see other baby's faces by choosing books that feature little ones

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Ready, Set, Crawl

Encourage 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 Rattle

Make your own rattle to encourage your baby to reach or move toward it.

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Rollercoaster

Build this roller coaster with your child and watch his curiosity and imagination soar.

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Ruthies Crunchy Chicken

A crunchy meal that allows you to point out the sounds while making this dish with your keiki.

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Safety Hunt

Safety hunt around the home to reinforce safe behaviors

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Sandwich Shapes

Use cooking and eating to make learning shapes fun and delicious.

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Scavenger Hunt

Play a collaborative game together

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Scooping Water

Children’s first learning experiences with water usually include all kinds of pouring.

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Sensory Board

Create a board of various objects and talk to your infant about the items, using descriptive words t

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Shades of Color

Have your child see the different shades of a color by using food coloring.

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Shake and Sing

Make your own noisemaker to use as an instrument while singing songs.

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Shake It

Encourage your child to use familiar containers in different ways.

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Shapes and Sounds

Make learning fun by talking about shapes and sounds using favorite foods.

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Side by Side

Help your child as she takes her first steps.

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Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Let your child's imagination and creativity run wild as he/she paints the sidewalks using this homem

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Signs and Advertisements

While on a walk with your child, point out and read aloud road signs and advertisements.

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Silhouette Show

Explore story telling in a different way by making shadow characters.

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Simple Paper Bag Kite

Help your child decorate a paper bag kite by using embellishments she chooses.

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Sing While You Work

Sing songs during routine activities to make them fun.

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Singing and Movement

During everyday activities, sing to or play simple games with your baby.

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Singing in the Bath

Make learning fun, even in the bathtub!

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Sleepover Oatmeal

Prepare this breakfast/snack the night before with your little one.

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Snack Mix to Share

Model the concept of sharing by making this snack and sharing with friends and family.

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Soap Bubble Art

Make bubble art with a straw and liquid soap.

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Sock Puppet

Make your own sock puppet.

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Sock Puppet

Puppets are a great way to build your child's oral language development.

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Sock Tug

Play a mini tug-of-war game with your little one.

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Somen Salad

Have fun creating this cold noodle dish together.

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Soothing Your Infant

Calming techniques that you can try with your baby when he is anxious, upset, or sad.

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Sounds and Rhythm

Let your child experiment with making different sounds.

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Spider Legs

Help your child understand numbers and sequence by making spider cards.

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Sponge Art

Have you child decorate her own wrapping paper with cut out shapes and paint.

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Sponge Play

Fun activity using household items, such as a sponge.

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Sponge Play

Discovering sink and float properties

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Stick Book

Make your own book

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Stone Soup

Engage your keiki in adding ingredients to make a yummy soup

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Stop and Go

Increase your child's awareness of his body and listening skills through this fun activity

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Storm in a Bottle

A creative way to reuse empty bottles to create something interesting and engaging for your child.

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Story time Questions

Make reading more interactive by asking your child questions about the story.

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Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

This delicious meal idea is fun to make and eat!

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Swat the Fly

A fun active game for preschoolers

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Swaying, Swaying

This is a calming activity that you and your child can do together.

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Sweet Pea Lasagna

Cooking teaches valuable lessons and fosters a child's development. Have fun making this dish with y

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Sweet Potato Custard

This fall desert is something that you and your child can both make and enjoy together.

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Syllables

Recite words to poems or songs to break down words into syllables.

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Table Talk

Make mealtime a time for learning by including your child mealtime conversations.

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Tangram Puzzle Picture

Use shapes to create pictures or new shapes

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Tape Walk

Show your toddler how to walk on the line, putting one foot in front of the other.

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Tasting New Foods

Activity to have your preschooler try new foods

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Tasty Tots

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this healthy take on tater tots!

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Teach your Baby Sign Language

Teaching sign language has been found to benefit both normal hearing babies as well as those with a

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Teddy Bear Cheese Biscuits

A yummy snack to use with a tea party with stuffed animal friends

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Tell Me a Story

With your family, share different stories from the past with your child.

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Texture Frames

Have your keiki explore various textures.

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Textures

Gather some textured materials and have your child compare the different textures.

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Textures

Introduce various textures to have your keiki have different sensory experiences.

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The Challenge Game

A fun word game to help preschoolers practice self-regulation strategies

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The Meaning of Zero

Teach your child about what zero by using household items.

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The Reading Puppet

Use this activity to familiarize your child with reading books.

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The Reading Puppet

Learn how to make a reading puppet

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Things to Taste

Encourage your child to explore new tastes and textures.

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This Little “Piggy”

Substitute your child’s name for “Piggy” in the following rhyme.

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Thumb-in-the-Box Finger Play

Fun finger plays that you can do with your child.

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Thumbprint People

Fun art activity to do with your child.

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Tiny Bubbles

Use soapy water to make a fun learning activity.

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Tippy Toes

Show your child how to walk on tiptoes.

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Tissue Box Ukulele

Make an ukulele from household items such as a tissue box.

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Tomato Basil Pizza

Make a delicious treat with your keiki

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Tracing Shapes

Draw shapes by using different objects to trace.

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Tummy Time

Help your infant's physical development by incorporating this tummy time activity to her daily routi

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Tuna Cakes

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this delicious dish together.

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Tuna Cheesies

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. This recipe makes the most delicious tuna cheese sandwich that wil

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Turkey Avocado Burritos

Cooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this burrito with your little one.

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Turkey Bacon Muffin

Enjoy making this recipe with your child.

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Up and Down

Encourage your child's movement by playing an up and down game.

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Use Your Feet

Introduce a variety of textures to baby

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Using a rattle

There are many ways to use a rattle to engage baby.

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Valentine’s Day Card and Rhyme

Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card and rhyme for your loved one.

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Virtual Field Trip

Even though some places are closed, explore the world through a virtual field trip.

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Waiting Hands

Add communication skills when teaching turn taking by adding gestures and words.

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Walking Water

STEM is all about problem solving through the use of science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Washing Toys

Use this activity as a time to talk about cleaning while having fun.

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Washing Toys

Let your toddler become an active explorer and increase her curiosity with this activity.

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Watching a Toy Go Out of Sight

This interactive activity is a great activity that you can do with your infant to encourage him/her

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Water Play

Introduce water play to your young child.

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Weather Watch

Look outside and talk about the weather.

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What Comes Next?

Play a fun game with your child to help him think of what comes next.

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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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What Happened?

Help your baby learn cause and effect.

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What is the Shape of Water

You can encourage STEM learning by encouraging your toddler to be curious and ask questions.

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Wheels on the Bus Baby Massage

Your child will love this interactive activity

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When we go to the store

Make grocery shopping a learning experience

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Where is it?

Play a "where is it" game with your little one.

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Where Is the Button?

Play a fun guessing game with your child.

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Where's Teddy?

A fun guessing game to play with your child at home.

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Where’s the Other Slipper?

Have your child play a matching game to match each pair of slippers.

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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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Wind Sock

Make your own wind sock.

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Wondering about Birds with the 4E's

Draw on your child's interest by extending her learning

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Writing Letters

Have your child write a letter to someone special.

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You Did Something New Today

A song to build an infant’s self-confidence.

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Zucchini Fries

Make creating this healthy treat an activity you do with your little one!

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