February 9, 2021
The Best Books About Safety
The theme for February is Safety. The purpose of this theme is to Here is our list of books that support our monthly curriculum theme.
Family Activities
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February 4, 2021
Safety: Evacuation Planning At-Home Activity
This at-home activity is for the whole family to practice. It is important to always have an evacuation plan in place. One that everyone in the family understands.
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December 30, 2020
The Best Books About Discovering the Arctic
The theme for January is Discovering the Arctic. The purpose of this theme is to introduce the exciting region of the world called the Arctic! This is a fun and adventurous theme for everyone.
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December 8, 2020
Winter Wonderland: At-Home Activity
Usually, wintertime means a lot more time indoors. This fun at-home activity is great for the whole family and can be hung up each and every year. Happy holidays!
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November 2, 2020
The Best Books About Building Character and Thanksgiving
As parents, we must ensure selections are age-appropriate, ask questions before, after and during the book. Encourage your children to play/act out the plot. Bring your books to life and make reading fun for everyone involved.
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September 30, 2020
The Best Farm Animal Books for Preschoolers
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we recognize that reading to your child is one of the most effective ways to build the “language” neural connections in their growing brain as well as the strong base for cognitive development. Reading to your children has so many benefits and we encourage you to read with your child every day.
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March 26, 2020
Using Cooking for Education: What You Need to Know
Cooking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about educating your child. Cooking with your kids can help give you control over the types of food that they consume.
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March 19, 2020
How to Make Homemade Playdough
This is one of the easiest playdough recipes we have found. You can make one color or multiple! Supplies: Large pot Spoon for stirring Bowl, gallon-size bag or wax paper for cooling Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 cups lukewarm water 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil Food Coloring (Optional) Essential […]
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March 16, 2020
Nine Great Books About Mountains & Forests
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine™, consists of fun, engaging monthly themes like “Discovering the Arctic” and “Winter Wonderland.” We are here to help with some great books that the entire family can enjoy. Here is March’s suggested reading list to go along with Little Sunshine’s monthly curriculum theme, Mountains & Forests. All About Bears […]
