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Learning at the Grocery Store

Fun & easy Ways to make this everyday chore a learning experience for both preschoolers and elementary school kids.

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Many parents own baby Einstein tapes, but evidence continues to mount that they don’t actually teach toddlers much of anything, despite their name. This article explores recent research into the topic, and outlines differences in the ways that toddlers and preschoolers learn.

Getting Your Baby to Wear Hats, Sunglasses, or
Other Props
You hit the malls and come home with all the latest gear, determined to have more fun accessorizing than you've had in years. You pick out the perfect look, and try it on your baby. Then the first thing they do is yank whatever it is off their head. What do you do? Read and find out.

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Games to Play with Kids
in the Car or on the Bus

Silly Acronyms Car Game

Whenever you stop at a red light, read out the letter from the licence plate on the car in front of you. Then have children think up silly phrases using each of the letters from the plate. For example, RRS might be “Really, raunchy snacks” or CFP might get turned into “Crazy Flying Pig.” Not only does it keep the kids entertained, but its an educational activity that makes them think.

Travel Bingo Game

On long trips, make bingo cards with different things kids are likely to see out their window along the say, such as railroad tracks, churches, different items on signs and billboards, and so on. AS they see these items out their particular window, have them mark it with an ‘X’ to play bingo or blackout.