Creative Development

The Power of Playing Together

"Please cooperate!" It's a plea every parent makes almost every day. It seems that we're constantly asking our children to share and cooperate...

5 Ways to Help Your Child Become an Outdoor Observer

Create play binoculars to train your child to focus his gaze. Tape two toilet paper rolls together side-by-side, and attach a string so he...

Online Activity Round Up

by Toby Bochan

When the short, cold days of winter force your family to spend more time indoors, the Internet has hundreds of ways to keep your child entertained...

Self-Expression in Preschool

by Susan A. Miller, EdD

The preschool art center is bustling with activity this morning. After tearing strips of colored construction paper into lots of pieces in a...

Creative Development: Ages 3-5

At preschool age, your child’s creative expression is increasingly purposeful and nuanced. Here are some of the ways you'll see her skills...

Have a Backyard Blast

Whether your child is playing with family or a group of neighborhood kids, these activities will make him want to get up and out of the house. Bean...

10 Teachable Moments in Your Backyard

Be a nature sleuth. Follow the clues! Take an organic item out of the yard and hide it in a paper bag. Have your child ask yes...