The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Pasta Caterpillars What We Do: Children thread colored rigatoni pasta onto pipe cleaners to make their own caterpillars. Skills Supported: Fine motor development – Threading pasta strengthens hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity. Color recognition – Using a variety of colored pasta encourages early color identification. Creativity and […]
I Love My Mommy Because… by Laurel Porter-Gaylord (English/Spanish) Teatime with Mom What We Do: Children use tongs to “serve” colorful pom poms into tea cups, engaging in pretend tea parties with their caregivers or peers. Skills Supported: Fine motor development – Using tongs strengthens finger muscles and coordination. Imaginative play – Encourages role-playing and […]
The Earth Book by Todd Parr Spring Tree Finger Painting What We Do: Children use their fingers to dab paint on a bare tree drawing, creating spring blossoms and leaves. Skills Supported: Fine motor development – Finger painting strengthens hand muscles and coordination. Sensory play – Kids enjoy the feel of paint on their fingers, […]
Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert Shamrock Color Hunt What We Do: Children search the area for colorful laminated shamrocks and match them to a color chart. Skills Supported: Color recognition – Identifying and naming colors is an early cognitive skill that builds language and classification abilities. Gross motor movement – Walking, bending, and searching […]
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney Activity 1: Sticky Heart Art (Contact Paper Hearts) What We Do: Children stick Valentine-themed tissue paper and soft pom poms onto clear contact paper taped to a surface. Skills Practiced: Fine motor development – Peeling and placing small items strengthens little fingers and improves hand-eye coordination. Sensory exploration […]
Boost Your Child’s Reading Skills with Predictions One of the best ways to engage young readers and build comprehension skills is by making predictions while reading. When children actively think about what might happen next in a story, they strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and inference skills—all essential for becoming strong, confident readers. Why Making […]
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr.
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