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....

Caregiver Self Care Strategies that won’t add to your To-Do List

Most articles about self-care try to convince you to do something: buy a product, exercise more, eat less, or otherwise add something to your agenda. Meanwhile, most of us who work or live with children already feel like we’re reaching the point of total exhaustion. ...