How Much Water Do Kids Need By Age?
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), babies are made up of 78% water! When a baby reaches one year old, that amount drops to about 65%. To compare,…
A Fun Science Activity
Which Cup Has More? This month we are exploring the concept of the conservation of liquids, which is the principle that a certain volume of water will remain the same…
Problem Solving: Asking For Help
Can You Help Me? Children encounter problems throughout their day. In any problem, there can be multiple solutions, including fixing the problem independently, walking away and ignoring the problem, and…
Developing Independence Activity
I Can Do It Myself! Self-dressing is an important kindergarten readiness skill that supports children’s developing independence and fine motor skills. In preschool, your child should master how to independently…
Counting Is Fun!
Counting Made Fun Counting is one of the first concepts of mathematics in a child’s life. Giving preschoolers a solid foundation in early math literacy is critical to their future…
3D Art
Inspire Creativity You can introduce this activity to your child by reminding them of sculptures they may have seen in their community. Give your child a piece of Styrofoam to…
All About Me Book
This Is Me! For this activity, have your child describe themselves on paper, then bind the pages together in a book. A few page suggestions include the following: “This is…
Book Making Activity
Make It. Write It. Read It. Having your young children create their own books is one of the best activities to encourage them to write. A variety of books can…
Self-Image Activity
Positive Self-Image A child’s social-emotional development is as important as his or her cognitive and physical development. Children are not born with these skills; rather, they take direct instruction and…
A Fun Math Activity
Solving Math Problems with Pictures This month, as part of the Ascend Curriculum, we are exploring pictorial math problems. These types of problems require a different set of skills than…