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One Simple Thing - Friday

This fun activity aids vocabulary development, encourages an interest in animal science and nurtures imaginations:
Go on a scavenger hunt with your child and collect as many of her stuffed animals as you can find.
Then, lead her take the lead organizing them into categories to create a "zoo." Create "cages" out of blocks or pillows and label each cage with an index card stating the animal's name. You can also add interesting facts about each animal by researching the internet (for some great live animal cam footage click here) or looking through an encyclopedia.
Create "zoo tickets" and invite siblings and friends to visit your unique zoo!

One Simple Thing you can do to help your babies language development today is to take a "texture walk." Describe each texture as you encourage your baby to touch a soft blanket, a smooth plastic surface, or squishy playdough.
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