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“O” is for Octopus

August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Early Childhood, Family Activities, The Little Red Schoolhouse Tagged With: arts & crafts

Puffy Paint Starfish Craft

August 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Early Childhood, The Little Red Schoolhouse Tagged With: arts & crafts

“The Rainbow Fish” — Adventures in the Schoolhouse

July 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood, The Little Red Schoolhouse Tagged With: arts & crafts

Betsy Ross: Flag-Making

July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood, Family Activities, The Little Red Schoolhouse Tagged With: arts & crafts

Henri Matisse: Drawing w/Scissors

June 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Little Red Schoolhouse - Adriene Madden holding the book Henris Scissors by Jeanette Winter

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 […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood, Family Activities, The Little Red Schoolhouse Tagged With: arts & crafts, grade school

Montessori in Action

October 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

Montessori in Action Slideshow

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 […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood, Education, Montessori, Special Issues

Things to Consider When Choosing After-School Programs for Your Kids

October 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

After-School Program Checklist Slideshow

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 […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood

Rainy Day Entertainment

March 1, 2019 Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Early Childhood

Outdoor Education

December 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood, Education

Upcoming Events

October 28, 2018 2 Comments

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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 […]

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