Archive for February, 2010

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

As we enter the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it is a great time to talk with young children about the weather.

Last year, we used a calendar “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” project to explore the concept of the changing weather…

National Bird Feeding Month

In honor of National Bird Feeding Month, we went to a bird feeder craft playdate. We made birdfeeders from pinecones, peanut butter, raisins, birdseed, and sunflower seeds…

Science for Toddlers

Inspired by a recent visit to the Long Island Science Center, I wrote up some at-home versions of the exhibits and a list of some great places to find more science experiments for children…