In time for Valentine's Day

Today was my son's preschool teacher 1/2 birthday and the class had a little celebration to let her know how much she is appreciated and loved.  Each child brought in a special card to hand her.  Needless to say, the teacher was touched by their kindness.
This card could be used for Valentine's Day, grandparents and anyone we love!

Supplies:  red non-toxic paint, paint brush, white and red paper, and WET WIPES
Directions:  Pour some red paint on a paper plate and paint child's hand, one at a time.  Wipe hands immediately.  Once paint has dried, cut out in a heart shape, leaving a white border so you can write a special message around the edge.  Then glue on red paper and cut around in a heart shape again.

Importance of Music

This is a great article that shows the importance of music.  Children love music and it helps with their mental, physical and social development.  

http://www.babycenter.com/0_music-and-your-toddler-or-preschooler-ages-1-to-3_6549.bc

Favorite ACTIVE Activities to do on a Rainy Day

The clock seems to move ever so slowly on those cold, winter days where everyone is anxious to get outside and play.  Here are three of my favorite indoor activities that are fun, safe and get you moving with the kids.

1.  Snowball Fight - Take tissue paper, paper towels or toilet paper and make balls.  Then away you go...have fun throwing the balls at each other. You can even move a bed out a bit to hide behind for safety from flying snowballs.

2.  Ice Skating - Put on some classical music and grab some paper plates.  Stand on the paper plates and start sliding your feet across the floor.  It is fun to hold your child's hands and slide them around.

3.  Balloon Pass - Blow up a balloon and start passing and catching it.  Try counting how many times you can bounce it off your head?

The best part about these activities is that no one or nothing can get hurt.  It is a great way to break up the usual play activities.  Have Fun!