I recently read an article stating what the author thought were the top ten toys for preschoolers. I was wondering what you thought. Give me just one toy that you think is wonderful and say why. Make sure to read the other comments so you don't repeat one another.

Caldecott awards for 2014

Click on the link to see more about this winner and the runners up. Then head out to your local library to read them all.

Then tell us about your favorite children's book.

What can Legos teach children? Click the  Legos link to find out.

Snow activities

Check out this Pinterest board for activities related to snow. Some of them are developmentally appropriate and others are not. ECE 101 students…Can you tell the difference??

Piaget Games in Africa

Piaget's concepts of conservation of matter are being explored by HCC students in South Africa during the winter session Natural Science and Safety course being taught in South Africa by Prof Eileen O'Donnell.
Equal amounts of liquid are poured into two identical containers. The liquid in one container is then poured into a different shaped cup, such as a tall, thin cup or a short, wide cup. Children are then asked which cup holds the most liquid. Despite seeing that the liquid amounts were equal, children in the pre operational stage of development almost always choose the cup that appears fuller. Why not try it yourself?

Piaget conducted a number of similar experiments on conservation of number, length, mass, weight, volume, and quantity. He found that few children showed any understanding of conservation prior to the age of five.

Don't Stress the Dirt

A great commentary on the power of  playing in the dirt.

What do babies know?

Watch this short video that will amaze you to learn  what babies think about.