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We posted last week about the method of Introducing New Foods to Your Preschoolers by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt EDIS Dept UF, where variety is very important …

Going to the grocery store is an activity that your children accompany you on many times. Here are some great activities to get their brain working while you shop! Making …

Did You Know: Healthy Food Facts Apples are more effective than coffee at waking you up in the morning. Bananas aren’t the only fruits with potassium. Avocados have twice the …

It’s Not a Diet – The best way to start off your new healthy lifestyle is to acknowledge the choice to get healthy as an overall health-lifestyle change rather than …

Here is a good way of Introducing New Foods to Your Preschoolers by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt EDIS Dept UF: Variety is Key! The five food groups …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring food and the grocery store this month: What books would you add to our list?

Creative World Schools abide by a Nut-Free nutritional plan. For many who have children that suffer from peanut allergies, this precaution is very serious. Peanuts, contrary to popular belief, are …

Our focus this month will take us to the grocery store and beyond! Each classroom will have their own learning journey that is focused around their group interests. Their questions …

Walking Apple This is the best treat in the fall after a Nature Walk. You will need: an apple apple corer or equivalent peanut butter or almond butter raisins small …

With the weather cooling down, it’s the perfect time to go on a nature walk with your child! Let them find as many different types of leaves as they can …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring leaves, trees, and animals that live among the trees this month: Print the October Book List! …

Pumpkin Pudding You will need: 1 cup cooked pumpkin instant vanilla pudding mix milk Directions: Let your child help you stir the pudding mix and milk together in a large …

Our focus this month will explore trees! Each classroom will have their own learning journey that is focused around their group interests. Their questions will serve as a guide to …

Chef For A Day You will need: bread cookie cutters sandwich toppings imagination, etc Directions: Let your child be a chef for the day and create their own sandwich! …

My Senses (Tune: If you’re Happy and You Know It) I can see, smell, hear, taste and touch, I can see, smell, hear, taste and touch, I can see, smell, …

Spend some time with your child talking about what they want to be when they grow up. You can encourage them to learn more about the occupation they choose by …

Happy Healthy Smiles You will need: shiny red apples (cut in wedges) with skins on peanut butter or strawberry flavored fluff mini marshmallows Directions: Give your child 2 lips: shiny …

Have you ever talked with your child about their name? Share the story of how you chose their name and what is special about it. Are there any other family …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring what makes us special this month: What books would you add to our list?

This is a great game for listening skills! Have your child stand at the far side of the room. Say, “Green Light Go!” for them to walk quickly towards you, …

As you are driving around town with your child, make a game out of all the trucks you see! How many red trucks can they count? How many dump trucks …

Yummy Fruit Trains To make a delicious train, break apart four sections of a graham cracker; then arrange the pieces to form a train engine or train cars. Spread peanut …

My Feet (Tune: One Two, Buckle My Shoe) One, Two, put my feet in my shoes Three, Four, I walk out the door Five, Six, my feet I can kick …

As the children are learning about maps this month, a fun and educational activity to do at home is making a map of your neighborhood. As you drive home, point …

The first bicycle, the Draisine, was invented in 1817. It had two wheels but no pedals, people walked it along. The first car had only three wheels. In 1930, 2 …

Pizza Rounds Provide your child with a half of an English muffin. Help them spread pizza sauce on a muffin. Then show them how to lay a few skinny strips …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring transportation this month: Click Here for Library List What books would you add to our …

Our focus this month will take us on exciting journeys using various modes of transportation. The interest of each group will create the basis for our inquiry as we investigate, …

Ladybugs You Will Need: English muffin cream cheese red food coloring raisins bowl spoon Directions: In a bowl, mix a few drops of red food coloring with a small …

Helena Beatrix Potter (July 28th, 1866 –December 22, 1943) was the eldest of two children, to parents Rupert and Helen Potter; her brother, Walter Bertram was born in 1872. The family …

Today is the birthday of Jan Berenstain (July 26, 1923 – February 24, 2012), co-author with her husband Stan of the Berenstain Bear book series. Famed husband and wife authors, …

Bumblebee Buzzing Tune: Are you Sleeping? The Bumblebee is buzzing. The Bumblebee is buzzing. In the flower bed, In the flower bed. He’s taking some nectar. He’s taking some nectar. …

Have some yarn and a magnifying glass? Give your child a three foot piece of yarn. Take it outside and have them place it in the grass in a circle. …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring insects this month: Do you have any other books you would add to our list??

Summer is heating up! Here are some of our favorite ways to keep cool and active during the summer: Dress lighter. Keep your clothing light and refreshing. Wear comfortable, …

Crunchy Beetles Make a crunchy beetle treat with your child! peanut butter round crackers Chinese noodles raisins spoon Directions: Gather the supplies and , with your child, begin to …

image To celebrate Blueberry Day here are some Blueberry facts and delicious recipes to enjoy! Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit. Antioxidants are responsible for neutralizing …

Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying 50 to 60 mph. Ants don’t sleep. In its entire lifetime, the average worker bee produces 1/12th teaspoon of honey. A cockroach …

Tomorrow marks America’s 237th birthday! To help you and your family celebrate the Fourth, we have found some fun and safe activities to do with your children. Balloon Fireworks: Create …

Our theme this month will take us on an exploration of all things insects! Not only will the children “hunt” bugs in their environment but they will explore the world …

Shells and Sand Ingredients: Shell Pasta Butter or Margarine Parmesan Cheese Directions: A great way to integrate our theme into dinner time! Boil shell pasta until tender, drain. Your child …

The Waves Tune: Wheels on the Bus The waves at the beach go up and down The waves at the beach go up and down The waves at the beach …

There is the exact amount of water on Earth today as when the Earth was formed. Water is never totally consumed. It always recycles itself, in one form or another. …

This month we will be focusing our attention on the color blue! Here are some fun and easy ways to extend our color study at home. Go for a “blue …

Eric Carle, born June 25, 1929, is the very talented author and illustrator of over 50 treasured children’s books. His signature style of illustration is very distinct and recognizable to …

Let’s Go Fishing! Ingredients: Pretzel Rods Peanut Butter (or similar ingredient) Goldfish Crackers Recipe: This is a fun, interactive snack! Encourage your child to use the pretzel rod as the …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring the world of water this month: Do you have any other books you would add …

Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) began as an children’s book illustrator in 1952. Throughout the years, his signature style of illustration brought over a hundred books …

We are beginning a month long exploration of water! Our exploration will not only include some intensive water play, but we will learn all about the different types and properties …

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