by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 9, 2020 | Critical Thinking
Make playtime more exciting (and keep them engaged longer) by taking inspiration from our favorite game shows! What you need: A box with a whole cut out of the top OR a bowl or bin with a towel or blanket. Various toys or household items that are child-safe. How to...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 9, 2020 | Character, Communication
Creating a feelings book teaches kids to label, understand, and model feelings. What you need: Papers Crayons Pencil How to play: Talk with your child about when they have experienced feeling happy, frustrated, sad, or scared. Discuss how people can help others feel...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 9, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
Solve the case of the missing shape by pretend playing as detectives! What you need: Notebook Crayon How to play: Pick two objects around your home that would be clearly visible to your child. Both objects should be the same shape but should look different. Don’t tell...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 9, 2020 | Critical Thinking
This activity develops your child’s visual memory. What you need: 5 to 10 different objects – just grab what’s nearby. How to play: Set the table or area with five objects. Have your child look closely at the table and then tell them to close their eyes. Take...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 9, 2020 | Critical Thinking
Easy ways to include your kids in your day-to-day life and bake in early learning skills. Three Ways to Play: Ask your child to sort the clean laundry into piles. They can sort by type of item (socks vs. pants) or see if they can sort by family member. As laundry is...
