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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 25, 2021 | Creativity, Creativity & Curiosity
Have you ever seen your child nurse their stuffed animals back to health? Or grab a lego to use as a steering wheel for a zooming car? These activities are some examples of pretend play. While most people tend to view these actions as just fun and games with no real...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 14, 2021 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
This ocean sensory bin combines a few toys you many already have with dried pasta and the ability to splash and splash this summer. We love doing sensory activities outside, especially during the summer. Gather materials from the toy bin and kitchen cupboard and head...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 9, 2021 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
This scavenger hunt gets kids outside while practicing following directions and building memory skills. Set Up Time: Under 5 min Activity Time: 20-30 min Mess Level: None Download the printable. Play Tips: This is a great scavenger hunt to bring along on a family...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 18, 2021 | Content, Core Skills
It can be challenging to find the right activities for 5-year-olds. It was easier when they were younger, wasn’t it? All you needed to do was place a colorful, fluffy, or musical toy in front of them, and they would be completely fascinated by the object for a long...
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by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 20, 2021 | Content, Core Skills
Vocabulary can open up a world of communication (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for children, and building a strong vocabulary can be fun and help kids learn about the world. The right vocabulary strategies can help. If you’re wondering where to start,...
