For so many people, December is a time for holiday celebrations. Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas (including Orthodox Christmas in early January), Three Kings,or enjoying Winter Solstice festivities, this newsletter aims to provide you with fun and engaging activities to promote your child’s development while embracing the spirit of the season. Since there is Read More
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Activities For Gross Motor Skills During The Winter
By incorporating these activities into your winter routine, you can help your child stay active, develop important physical and social skills, and prepare them for a successful transition to kindergarten. Stay warm, stay active, and have fun together this winter! Gross Motor Skills Development: Engage in activities that promote gross motor skills, such as hopping, Read More
Tips for Boosting Gross Motor Skills During The Winter
Bundle Up for Outdoor Fun: Don’t let the cold weather deter you from enjoying outdoor activities. Dress your child in layers, including a warm coat, hat, gloves, and boots. Encourage fun outdoor activities such as building snowmen, sledding, or simply going for a brisk winter walk to build leg muscles. Keep Active Together: Children Read More
Winter Gross Motor Skills
Alaska children entering kindergarten are screened by their teachers in different educational domains that produces their “grade” for the Alaska Developmental Profile (ADP). Perhaps surprisingly to parents, one of the domains is physical well-being that includes gross (large muscle, think legs and arms). Alaska children have unique options to work on these skills as they Read More
Winter Stem Activities
Something fun for everyone! Make your own Bear Den with pillows, sheets, blankets, boxes, etc. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, we suggest making some Sizzlin’ Snowballs (think classic science fair erupting volcano turned into an exciting winter chemical reaction). Try making a Crystal Snowflake Ornament (if you don’t want to use Borax, try making a Read More
Winter Stem Tips
Awesome Tips for Young Explorers! STEM isn’t all about coding Sure coding is fun, but STEM does not have to be screen based or super technical. STEM is also learning about animals, following a recipe, observing the weather, building with blocks, sorting objects, and other simple things. Of course, if you have a future Read More
Exploring the Aurora: STEAM Insights and Tips for the Northern Lights
By fostering their curiosity and understanding of the natural world, you’re laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and discovery. Read Books Together: Introduce your child to the magic of Northern Lights through beautifully illustrated books. Look for age-appropriate stories that explain the science behind this natural phenomenon in simple terms. Reading together not Read More
