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ARTICLES on LEARNING Everyday Chores Children should do chores every day to help the family and teach them responsibilityDescription:As soon as your child is walking confidently, he or she can start doing very simple chores as ?Mommy?s o Holiday Happenings Around The World Holidays are a great way to introduce your child to other religions and cultures.Description:Different holidays offer children a glimpse of the cultural, racial, and religious diversity they will enco Newspaper Introduction Where does the newspaper come from and what is it for?Description:Do you get a newspaper delivered or buy one on Sunday? Do you share it with your child? Many newspapers have special sections for chil It's About Time Learning numbers in a timely way! Making a clock is a great way to help your child learn about numbers as well as time. Because most of our clocks today are digital, many children are havin Terrific Trip 3 In the middle of winter you can still find some places to go to ?smell the roses!?Description:Your local flower shop will do just fine, if you do not have a botanical center. Bring your little butterc Dental Hygiene Start the brushing and flossing habit early, and your child will be on the way to a lifetime of good dental hygiene.Description:You can begin teaching your child about brushing and flossing when he or Months Days of the Week Just as adults need to know the days of the week and what month it is, so do children.Description:Understanding how people keep track of time helps give children a sense of security and orients them t Pet Fun Care Your pet is truly a member of the family and your child is never too young to learn how to treat it.Description:In most households, pets are considered a part of the family. They are companions who br Weather Patterns Photos of various types of weather make a great collage for paper placemats.Description:Not only is weather interesting, but it is literally all around us. Introduce your child to all kinds of weather Big Hug for Mommy Love, Hug's and KissesDescription:For the holidays, how about working with your child to make a wonderful gift? It will be worth every minute, and as an added plus you get to spend some special ti Let's Go to the Zoo Lions and tigers and bears....Description:Almost any day is a great day for a trip to the zoo. Early mornings and late afternoons are usually the best time to find the zoo's residents active. Hairy Haircuts Haircuts can get a bit hairy, especially if it's the first!Description:Getting a haircut is not usually a child's favorite thing to do, even if he or she has experienced it before. Seeing a st Terrific Trips 2 Love to ski? Teach your four or five year old on the bunny slopes.Description:If you love to ski, transmit your love and skill to your child. You are never too young to learn how to ski, except if you Diversity and Equality It's never too early to teach young children about diversity, tolerance and equality.Description:A youngster came home from his first day of pre-school enthusing over the wonderful qualities of hi Daytime and Nighttime A fun way to to show your child the difference!Description:Oh my it's dark now! It was sunny just a little while ago. Make a chart to turn day and night off and on. Click, click - just like that! Step Super Supermarket Helper Turn a routine trip into an opportunity to learn. The supermarket has so many colors, textures, shapes and sizes. These are great learning tools, and can make a routine trip into a wonderful learning Talky Talk The best way to help babies develop verbal skills is to talk to them.Description:Children of talkative parents have more verbal skills at two years old than children of less talkative parents. Televis Shoes Selecting your child's first pair of shoes is a momentous occasion.Description: Buying your child?s first pair of shoes is a momentous occasion and one that a parent never forgets! Here are some point Sensory Smorgasbord A baby's daily routine is a feast for his or her senses.Description:To a baby, even the most ordinary experience is exciting and new. His or her senses are alive to smells, sights, feelings, and s Read the Signs Stop, Go, Got Milk?.Description:Children notice everything, even words and logos on billboards and road signs. Next time you are out and about, point out the words you see on stores, posters and billb Rainy Day Safari It's raining, it's pouring?..let's go on a Safari!Description:Just because it's raining outside, doesn't mean you can't have a fun adventure. Create an indoor safari complete w Public Transportation A Window on the World to ShareDescription:Take a ride on a trolley, train, bus or ferry. Children often like getting to a place sometimes more than they like the actual destination. It?s a wonderful w Pet Care An excellent way to teach responsibilityDescription:If you have a pet you have an excellent way to teach responsibility. Explain that pets need care and attention just like we do. Grooming is one way Library Trip Discover the world of words with a trip to the libraryDescription:Not only can you find lots of great books at the library, many offer Story Hour on a regular basis. Story Hour is an activity that is Numbers Math It is never too early to teach your baby about math. It?s as easy as singing a simple song!Description:Initially, your little one will enjoy just the singing and rhyming, but eventually will begin to Getting Dressed One, Two, Buckle my Shoe...Description:Your child will soon want to try to dress on his or her own, so why not begin the prep work now. Next time you are dressing your baby, turn it into a game. Your Gardening This is an activity you'll really "dig"...Description:You do not have to have a garden or a yard to enjoy the pleasures of gardening with children. All you need is a flowerpot, some pott Eating Out A special way to “Do Lunch”Description:Introduce children to table manners, enjoying special time with a favorite relative and teach the subtleties of eating at a restaurant. Arrange for a THE WIND Feel the strong wind, it almost blows me down,Description:This activity celebrating the wind is also a great opportunity for little ones to get physical. Tap into their natural dramatic flair by encou Holiday Travel Trips Are we there yet????Description:With the holiday season upon us parents across the country are boarding planes, trains and strapping kids into car seats. No matter how you choose to get to your destin Go On An Ice Cream Trip Together Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the day? Take yourself and your little one for an ice cream cone. On your way to the ice cream store point out interesting sights along the way. I Charity and Donations It is good to be generous to those less fortunate and here?s a way to help your child learn the meaning of charity.Description:Have your child collect his old, but still useful, toys and out-grown clo Volunteer Together Giving is the best gift?.Description:November 20th is National Family Volunteer Day. This is a great time to teach children about charity and volunteering. You can volunteer for Meals on Wheels and br Model Behavior Working together, building together.Description:When it is time to graduate from LEGOï¿?building blocks, constructing a model boat, car or airplane can be a great dual-participation activity. The easi My Body I am soooo big!Description:Learning about the human body is always interesting and fun for little ones. This is activity that everyone will enjoy! Step by Step:1.Have kids lie down on butcher paper.2. Visit an Apple Orchard A family outing to an apple orchard will teach your child where apples come from and provide some good physical exercise.Description:Remember the old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away? My Colorful World View the world through all the colors of the rainbow. What a wonderful and colorful world we live in. Kids can experiment with seeing the world through different color lenses. Step by Step:Cut a whole Make Time Count Plan a special date with your child.Description:Mark a specific time on your calendar each week when you and your child will have a date. Ask your child for suggestions on how you should spend this sp Take a Trip to The Zoo Take a trip to the zoo.Animals! Animals! Animals! Dogs - cats - monkeys - horses - elephants - monkeys. Children love Animals. Watch your child smile from ear to ear as he watches the animals saunter by. 
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