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Why Children Bite!
April 20, 2018
Awesome Articles
Biting can be a normal part of early childhood development, particularly when children are still learning to communicate. Understanding what triggers the behavior can help parents and teachers respond calmly, encourage better communication, and create positive solutions.

Art recipe and Art Project
October 3, 2017
Amazing Art
Mix equal amounts of flour, salt and water. Add liquid tempera paint for color. Pour mixture into squeeze bottles and paint. Mixture will harden in a puffy shape.

A Child’s Thanksgiving Tree
September 15, 2017
Amazing Art | Family Corner | Holiday Happiness
Celebrate gratitude with a fun, hands-on Thanksgiving Tree project that lets every child get creative while sharing something special they’re thankful for.

Colorful Crystals
August 5, 2017
Super Science
A simple, colorful science experiment that lets children watch crystals form before their eyes while exploring evaporation, color mixing, and the fun of discovery.

Pow Wow Rhythm Game
July 20, 2017
Music Mania
A fun group activity that helps children discover rhythm through chanting, movement and repetition—while giving everyone a chance to contribute their own creative motions.

Family Project Holiday Decoration
November 15, 2016
Holiday Happiness
Bring the whole family into the fun with a simple holiday craft that encourages children and parents to get creative together using everyday materials from around the home.

Mike’s Kite, Making the story active
September 16, 2016
Story Strategies
Turn story time into an active adventure! By bringing children right into the action, a favorite book becomes an imaginative group experience filled with movement, laughter, and participation.

Cinnamon Applesauce Hearts
April 16, 2016
Creative Cooking
A sweet and simple hands-on project using applesauce and cinnamon to create heart-shaped decorations children can shape, decorate, and enjoy making themselves.

Bean Bag Addition
March 10, 2016
Math Magic
Turn early math into a game with bean bags! Children practice number recognition, counting, addition and even subtraction while tossing, moving and having fun together.

Lummi Sticks and Lummi Stick Records
February 10, 2016
Gross Motor Marvels
Combine music, movement and learning with Lummi Sticks! Familiar songs and rhythmic exercises help children practice coordination, following directions and singing while getting plenty of movement along the way.

Alphabet Sound Stories
January 25, 2016
Lively Language
Make learning letter sounds a storytelling adventure! Children take turns adding words to a made-up story, building phonics skills while exercising their creativity and imagination.
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Why Children Bite!
April 20, 2018
Art recipe and Art Project
October 3, 2017
A Child’s Thanksgiving Tree
September 15, 2017
Colorful Crystals
August 5, 2017
Pow Wow Rhythm Game
July 20, 2017
Family Project Holiday Decoration
November 15, 2016
Mike’s Kite, Making the story active
September 16, 2016
Cinnamon Applesauce Hearts
April 16, 2016
Bean Bag Addition
March 10, 2016
