Snow Science for Preschoolers

Click to hear Mathu read this post! Winter means snow, cold temperatures – and science! The following activities are a great way to help children explore the natural world, and to learn how to conduct their own investigations.  Measuring Melting Water – which is a...

Super Symmetry: Symmetry Activities for Preschoolers

Listen to Mathu read this post! Symmetry occurs when an object or living thing has two halves that look exactly the same. Learning about symmetry at an early age helps children master more complex mathematical – and, specifically, geometric – concepts later in life....

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has created these resources to help inform the public about the COVID-19 vaccine. You can find more information at the department’s Frequently Asked Questions. This information was last updated 1/23/21 and applies to...

Night Activites

Listen to Mathu read this post! Winter days are short, which means there is more time when children can see the night sky. This is particularly exciting for preschoolers, whose early bedtimes often mean that in the summer, they go to bed and wake up in the sunlight....

Diwali: Bringing Light into the Darkness

Click here to hear Mathu read the post This year (2020), Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls on November 14. Whether you are a practicing Hindu, a parent looking to introduce your child to religious traditions around the world, an educator building an...

Should you worry about your child’s behavioral health?

HandholdMA.org is a family-friendly site to help families navigate the mental health system in Massachusetts. Handhold’s sections help parents answer these three big questions: Should I worry? What can I do? Who can help? Whatever steps a family decides to take,...