Imaginative (or dramatic) play is so important – children learn so much by imagining and playing! Imaginative play builds thinking, social, and language skills among other things. Does building forts… 

Kids say the funniest things! If you have a chance, jot down what funny statement came out of your child’s mouth! You can laugh at it again later! You can… 

Expose your children to different genres of writing. Many of us are familiar with reading picture books to our children, but don’t forget about other genres of writing too, for… 

Do you reach for your electronic device to give to your child when you need to keep them busy at a restaurant or doctor’s office? Try packing a small bag… 

Children’s art should be fun and full of their personality. If this means that their final project looks different than you imagined, or not as neat as you thought —… 

Who says an elphant has to be gray? If your child chooses to color in their elephant half purple and half blue, why not!? It makes for a more colorful…