Spring is officially here! The weather will be getting warmer, flowers will start to bloom, and we can start to spend more time outside! This is the perfect time for your family to explore all the things that come to life in the spring – insects, flowers, trees!…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by helping your child create valentines for siblings and family members or a bouquet for someone special! Then enjoy some of our favorite books celebrating the happiness of love. Make a valentine butterfly (with or without the lollipop!) You will need:…
In recognition of Black History Month, here is a list of wonderful books to share with your children, this month and every month. Stories of real people and historical events, evocative tales of everyday life, many with beautiful illustrations – these stories are meaningful, thought provoking, and entertaining;…
What better drink is there in the winter than hot chocolate?! Make some hot chocolate together with your children. Explain the steps, and have them help measure the chocolate and stir it into the milk. If you have them, let them count how many marshmallows they want. Then…
As the days get shorter and colder, it is time to officially celebrate the winter! This means time to break out the hot chocolate, boots, and mittens! Talk with your child about some of their favorite winter activities. Below you will find some books and an activity to…
As the days are getting colder and the season is beginning to change, children in many parts of the country are getting excited about the possibility of snow (and if you live some place where snow is unlikely, this is a great way to get to build a…
Here is a great art activity to do together on “Turkey Day”, you can also use it as a game to explore colors! You Will Need: 1 large paper plate 1 small paper plate (or cut a circle from a large plate) Assorted construction paper Scissors Glue…
This simple activity is a combination of a number of different bunny crafts found on Pinterest. Note for other activities – the sticky side of contact paper is also an easy surface for collage activities and more. You Will Need: Simple bunny template (many free versions are available…
PCHP is proud to be partnering with parents and families to prepare the next generation of bilingual children. We work with families in their home language, and help them prepare their children to succeed in English when they enter school. Parents give their children a gift when they…
Visiting a zoo is a great activity that can be enjoyed year round, there are always interesting animals to see. Reading about the zoo is a wonderful way to bring the zoo and the diverse array of animals there into your home. Here are some great books about…
Fall is here – school has started, the days are getting cooler, animals are getting ready for winter, and soon the leaves will start to change colors. This is a great time to learn with your child about the changing of the seasons – the colors, foods, and weather…
As summer break has come to an end, parents and children are thinking about the new school year, and getting ready for back to school! Whether your child is starting school for the first time, or returning for another year, it can be an exciting and scary time…
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