Cooking is a fantastic learning activity for kids because it combines hands-on practice, creativity, and the fun of tasting their creations. Cooking helps children develop important skills: 1. Patience: Cooking requires self-control. Kids get to practice following step by step instructions, waiting for things to rise, and waiting on baking times – a great example Read More
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Cutting With Scissors
Cutting with scissors is a great art project AND a way to develop fine motor skills. Using scissors builds finger strength and dexterity for later writing skills. There is also hand-eye coordination involved. Most children really enjoy cutting with scissors. Not only is it a feeling of power and accomplishment to snip and cut, there Read More
Diorama Art
A diorama is a model that depicts a scene with 3-dimensional figures. It is usually presented in an enclosed space, some sort of frame or box. You may have seen dioramas in a window display in a museum or at holiday times in a storefront. Ages:4-5 with help6+ independently Children usually love things in miniature, Read More
Grocery Store Shopping With Children Tips
Going to the grocery store with children is a challenge, especially now when we are limiting our trips and practicing social distancing. Keeping your little ones engaged and occupied while perusing the store shelves is hard and can require a lot of patience. Here are tips to make that shopping trip fun, efficient and safe! Read More
Sidewalk Chalk Alphabet Game
While the weather cooperates, getting outside with your children is a great way to connect as a family. Sidewalk chalk is a fun, educational outdoor game. All you need is sidewalk chalk and a clear driveway or sidewalk. Write all the letters of the alphabet out in random order in the space available. Be sure Read More
I’m Bored – Activity Videos
Bored kids at home? Our Child & Teen Services Manager has activities and ideas to keep you and your children busy. Painted Rocks Materials: crayons, clean, smooth rocks, oven, cookie sheet, foil, towel, work surface, pot holders Finger Knitting Materials: Yarn, scissors Paper Lantern Materials: construction paper, scissors, tape, crayons/markers Brown Paper Bag Dust Cover Read More