Transportation is part of our everyday lives. When we go to school, to the store, or to visit family and friends, we use different modes of transportation. Children can learn about transportation through books, learning activities and play. En...

Listening skills are the building blocks of oral language development. You can encourage the development of their listening skills by identifying sounds in the environment and playing with language throughout the day. En español .

Young children love to compare and categorize objects. Big Dog…Little Dog by P. D. Eastman is a story about two dogs, Ted and Fred, who even though they are opposites in many ways are the best of friends. From house painting to driving, the author...

Talk with the children about things that grow. Bring in pictures of flowers and share with the children. Tell them about flowers that you have had in your life. Share flowers growing in your yard or window box or a special house plant. Invite the...

Throughout life as people experience different events they may experience many feelings/emotions. When children learn about their feelings they will grow a greater self‐awareness. The book Owl Babies can help children understand how to deal with...

Discuss with children that we are alike and we are different in many ways. Share an example about yourself and a family member. Encourage children to share their own examples of how they are alike and different from family members or friends. En...