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Seasonal Activities for Ages 3-5

Seasonal Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Be car-free. Walk or bike to school — not only is it good for the body, it's good for the environment
P&C November 2006 birdhouse project
Fluffy, Frosty Fun
A blizzard of playful activities that you can do outdoors and in.
Snow Days, Play Days
Try these shiny new suggestions for kids tired of snowmen and snowball fights!
Get to Know an Author
Try this super summer reading project: study an author who celebrates a summer birthday.
Pattern Prints
Use leaves to make an autumn pattern.
5 Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year
Make the last few weeks before school lets out a fun, fantastic time for you and your child with these five ideas.
Freeze and Eat Treats
by Ellen Church
Teach science with these tasty, fruity concoctions.
Up, Up & Away!
by Karen Brody, MA
Your kids' favorite books come to life this Halloween with these 6 easy-make costumes.
Autumn in Action
by Ellen Church
The season’s colors and textures provide a harvest of natural playthings to collect, observe, and manipulate.
Oh, Snowy Day!
School canceled? With a little planning, and an eye on the forecast, you and your children can turn a day off into a themed learning adventure — both inside and out!
6 Ways to Combine Summer Fun and Learning
Learn 6 ways to combine summer fun and learning.
Winter Wonderland Mobile
Create an indoor winter wonderland with this cool craft for ages 4-5.
Turn "Cabin Fever" Into Teachable Moments
Try these simple activities to lift your family's mood on a long winter day.
My Own Snow Globe
by Risa Young
Stimulate visual learning with this shiny homemade treasure.
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