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Shapes, Sizes & More Suprises – Mary Tomczyk

Looking for something to keep preschoolers busy? Shapes, Sizes & More Surprises by Mary Tomczyk is one of my favorite craft and art books for preschoolers. Each of the more than sixty projects comes with directions and a list of needed supplies. Most of the activities only require basic household items. The activities are educational. Preschoolers will learn about numbers, letters, shapes, and colors but in a fun, exploring kind of way. The activities also include any safety concerns and precautions the adult needs to be aware of. My favorite part of the projects are the “More Surprises” sections where … Continue reading →

A to Z Educational and Fun Summer Activities: U to Z

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This article will finish my A to Z series of fun and educational summer activities. I hope that you have enjoyed this series and find the activities helpful. I wish everyone a safe, fun, and educational summer! U = Uncover! Take the children outdoors and uncover small rocks in the yard or creek. Hunt for roly-poly bugs, crawl fish, lizards and more. Make sure that your children do not uncover large rocks that snakes may be hiding under. V = Vines! Take your child to pick blackberries or strawberries. Discuss how the berries grow and the various types of berries … Continue reading →

A to Z Educational and Fun Summer Activities: I-N

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Yesterday, I shared some fun and educational summer activities A through H. Today, I would like to address letters I through N. Most of these activities require no special materials or time. Just remembering to spend quality time with your child and keep him or her out from in front of the television can enhance his or her learning. I = Inquire! Ask your child open-ended and critical thinking questions as you take trips and visit places this summer. Many children only need a nudge to get their minds rolling. Question your child about why his pool toy floats in … Continue reading →