Article - Independence Day

With Independence Day coming just around the corner, read this article for tips on how to spend this day with your children.

Playtime

It is very important you allow your child lots of time to play, both indoors and outdoors. Playing is the "classroom" your child ever had. Playing allows children to apply what they know, use their knowledge, and interact with others. Limit the amount of technology your child uses to "play." It is important to exercise as much as it is important to learn. 

Article - Expecting?

Are you expecting? Know anyone who is? Read this article to find out what needs your infant will have that you should be preparing for now.

Kindergarten

Will your child be entering kindergarten this coming up school year? Here are some tips to help get him/her ready this summer.

1) Have your child practice writing his/her first and last name using all lower case letters (except for the first letters, of course).

2) Help your child learn and recognize all 52 upper case and lower case letters of the alphabet.

3) Talk about the letter sounds of the letters, especially the ones in his/her name.

4) Practice doing homework. Find a place and time when your child will be completing his/her homework every day and begin practicing the kindergarten skills during that time.  Homework time should not last more than 5-10 minutes.

5) Have your child begin practicing writing the lower case letters.

6) Have your child practice counting to 20.

7) Make sure your child can identify the numbers 0-9.

8) Have your child practice writing the numbers 0-9 correctly.

9) Can your child identify letters, colors, and shapes?

Article - Playing With Your Baby

Now that your baby seems more interactive, read this article to find more activities that your can do with your 6-12 month old.