Fingerplay fun for your little one along with a timeless song: Little children love fingerplays. Not only do fingerplays make a connection between the words of the song and their meaning, they are just plain fun! Repeat the fingerplays and actions several times. Each time you do, ask your child t...
Simple paper plates turn into turtles with a little finger paint, glue, and construction paper.Step by Step:Cut a round shape for the head with a long neck, four rectangle shapes with points at one end for legs, and a small triangle for the tail out of brown construction paper. Let the child finger ...
Baby massage is a soothing way to bond with your baby. Massage can release a baby's tension and help her relax and drift off to sleep. Baby massage can improve circulation and sometimes relieve colic. It also stimulates the digestive and respiratory systems. Most important, baby massage est...
Wheels on the BusThe wheels on the bus go round and round, Round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, All through the town. (roll hands and arms in circular motion) The doors on the bus, they open and close, Open and close, open and close. The doors ...
Sculpting clay into various forms teaches your child about shapes, colors, and textures, and puts him or her in creative control. Your child will love squishing, pounding, rolling, and patting the clay into shapes both recognizable and free form. If you choose to do this activity indoors, b...
An album of treasured photos is even more special when it's homemade.It's fun to look through photos with your child, and even more gratifying to make a photo album together. As you fill it, point out and identify the various people. This observation helps a child learn about familial relati...
