Craft Supplies Colored construction paper or painted paper plate in a color of your choosing. Colored construction paper or crepe paper streamers Scissors Glue Googly eyes, or make eyes with white paper and black ink Cheerios, Apple Jacks or circular stickers for suction cups Instructions Step 1: Get a colored paper plate or paint a […]
Puffy Paint Starfish Craft
Craft Supplies Cardboard, or cereal box Scissors Glue Shaving cream Paint, variety of colors Paint brush Sand or Pastina pasta Instructions Step 1: Trace a sea star with five rays onto a piece of cardboard or cereal box. Step 2: Cut the sea star out. Step 3: Put equal parts shaving cream and glue into […]
“The Rainbow Fish” — Adventures in the Schoolhouse
Keep the summer fun going with your little ones and enjoy The Little Red Schoolhouse’s read-aloud of Marcus Pfister’s “The Rainbow Fish”! Follow along as Ms. Madden reads the classic children’s story, then follow it up with her mini lesson and make your very own rainbow fish! Craft Supplies Blue construction paper Colored tissue paper […]
Betsy Ross: Flag-Making
We are counting down the days to the 4th of July! The Little Red Schoolhouse has created an ADORABLE Betsy Ross cross-curricular lesson in History, Language Arts, and writing to keep your kids busy and avoid the COVID/Summer slide in learning! Your little patriots will love this craft, as we hone our seamstress fine motor […]
Henri Matisse: Drawing w/Scissors
Drawing w/Scissors Supplies Large with Construction Paper Bright colored construction paper (variety) Scissors Glue Instructions Step 1: Large white construction paper for background Step 2: Cut colored construction paper in shapes Step 3: Fold colored pieces of construction paper in half and cut shapes (on the folded side of paper) cut stars, hearts, circles, coral […]
Montessori in Action
The Montessori Method has many potential benefits. Here are some real-life examples of these in action. Most parents have undoubtedly heard of the Montessori Method — a form of education that encourages hands-on learning and collaborative play. Most have also likely heard about the benefits of Montessori. We reached out to several Montessori schools in […]
Things to Consider When Choosing After-School Programs for Your Kids
Make sure to ask these questions when you’re looking for an after-school program for your kids. When considering an appropriate after-school program for your kids, how do you choose among the programs available? What are some important factors to consider? Drawing on the advice of reputable organizations such as the Afterschool Alliance, the Afterschool Network […]
Rainy Day Entertainment
Q: [All Ages] How do I keep my 5- and 10-year-old entertained indoors when they can’t play outside, like on rainy days? A: Keeping young ones entertained indoors can be easier than it sounds. Don’t feel overwhelmed when the weather gets bad, there are a lot of simple indoor activities that will keep little ones […]
Outdoor Education
Dyllan Stanfield’s eyes lit up when she saw the hedgehog … and the opossum … and all the goats. The 6-year-old—an aspiring veterinarian, according to her mom—had many questions for the Orange County Zoo zookeepers on a recent visit. And she got many answers in return. “We are able to educate children on the importance […]
Upcoming Events
Learn & Grow Expo is a FREE EVENT where families can find over 60 exhibitors focusing on all aspects of healthy living—experts offering the tools and wisdom parents need to know to help them raise boys and girls with strong minds and bodies. There will be free health screenings, nutrition and fitness demonstrations, and lots […]