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Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring pets and animals this month: April Book List What books would you add to our …

There is a direct link between a child’s social-emotional development and their academic achievement. Research makes it clear that, while knowledge and skills are critical, a child’s long-term success is …

Who knew playing outside could make you smarter? Outdoor play is now seen as essential to the education puzzle, not just as something in-between or a “break from real learning”. …

Early Childhood Development Research has found a significant link between the number of words children hear and their emerging vocabulary. Children with talkative families tend to have larger, richer vocabularies …

We would like to shout out to our Creative World School in Estero, FL. Yesterday they hosted a reading of a book by a current parent, Dr. Jose Colon, a Sleep …

This month, as we explore animals with our Animal Adventures Inquiry Focus in school, try this fun activity at home with your child! Supplies: paper plates, construction paper, scissors, crayons, …

How do you spend time with your pets? Pets are very important to people. Many pets are considered members of the family! This month, as we explore “Animal Adventures”, pets …

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! We have curated a selection of great activities to prepare for a super green celebration! End O’ the Rainbow Gold Hunt or …

How do you explore science in your home? We are continually looking for ways to encourage curiosity in children. Computer and internet programs are great tools for children to gain …

Each month, we choose a CW Character Trait inspirational topic as part of our social media outreach with families to provide a well balanced foundation for each child development. This …

In addition to the CW Character Trait, we also select a CW Educational Focus inspirational topic as part of our social media outreach with families to provide a well balanced …

This month, our focus takes us on an animal adventure! Each classroom has their own learning journey focused around their group interests. Their questions serve as a guide to investigate …

Zero to Three offers great advice on how to promote Thinking Skills for 0-12 months: Babies learn by using their senses. They explore and discover by touching and mouthing objects, hearing …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring the sky this month: What books would you add to our list? January Book List

As we look forward to the new year ahead, it is a great time to begin integrating School Readiness elements in to day-to-day interaction with your child. Below is great …

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?

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Apples to Apples You will need: various fruits and vegetables This is your chance to compare apples to apples, along with many other types of fruits and vegetables! Encourage your …

Garden ABC’s This can be a fun (and learning) activity for the whole family! Write down a list of names of fruits, vegetables and flowers you find in a garden. …

When you take a trip to the grocery store this month, make sure to point out the items that come from the farm. From produce, to dairy, to the …

Wild Vegetable Animals! If you are looking for a fun way to excite your child about vegetables, you might want to try this! Cut a variety of vegetables (such as …

A giraffe is able to clean its ears with its own tongue. Giraffes live for 10-15 years in the wild, but average 25 years at zoos. The tallest mammal in …

Smoothie Creation This is a fun treat which can be individualized for each person in your family! To make one serving, blend ice in a blender (enough for one glass). …

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