Parent Guide to Winter: Activities, Sports, Keeping Warm, Fitness, Food, and Togetherness
Cold-weather and indoor activities you can do with your family. Use the cold-weather checklist to make sure your child's winter is both safe and fun.

Caterpillar Habitat
Make a home for a caterpillar and observe the magic of metamorphosis. Increases science vocabulary and fosters an understanding of animals and their environment.

Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus Guided Tours
Take an online journey with the Friz to learn about dinosaurs, insects, and more.

Polllution Sniff Test Experiment
Try this sniff test to help your child learn about pollution. The hands-on experiment promotes language development. It also helps kids understand cause and effect and think creatively.

Send-Home Activities: Ideas for Encouraging Math and Science Experiences
In today's early childhood programs, there is a growing emphasis on skill-building. Families can become willing partners in providing developmentally appropriate math and science experiences at home. Read up on ways to partner with families.

Sock Puppet Pets
Transform an old sock into a lovable puppet pet. Kids can use what they make to stage a puppet show or engage in pretend play. Playing with hand puppets helps lets kids use their fine motor skills.

Deep Sea Diorama
If your child adores sea life, help him create an underwater scene with this deep sea diorama. The activity includes a printable template. Labeled sea creatures help children learn about and identify sea life.