New Toddler

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Long live lullabies!

 Lullabies aren't just for babies; children of all ages can benefit from soothing music.
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New colors

 Learning can be messy—but it’s also great fun!
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Puppy headband

 Have a howl encouraging motor skills, such as cutting, coloring and crawling around on all fours.
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Toddler

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Paint the town red

 At this age toddlers are more interested in experimenting with paint than creating "artwork."
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Pretend play, real learning

 Pretend play changes throughout childhood. Here's what to expect and how to foster it.
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Article

Raise a creative

More creativity means better writing, thinking and problem solving. Here's how to get those juices flowing.
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Curious Twos

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Play me a tune

 Start a music collection to expose kids early to different styles.
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Freeze dance!

 Dancing gives children an appreciation of music, and builds strength and coordination. Plus, it's so much fun!
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Role-play frustrations away

 Your child's own toys can be a handy tool for helping him control his toddler tantrums.
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Preschool

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Calling all performers

 Acting out stories lets little imaginations soar.
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Box guitar

 Strike a chord - and pick some strings - with this inspiring musical craft.
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Printable

Decide and draw

 This printable activity asks children to consider others' needs and propose solutions to everyday problems.
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Pre-K

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Letter boxes

 Make Letter Boxes to help practice recognizing the sounds for each letter.
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Clouds

 Stretch your imagination out in the fresh air.
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Kick up creativity

 What you need to know about your child's creative capacity.
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Kindergarten

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How do you teach painting?

 For young children, it's not necessary to teach technique. Painting at this stage is about unleashing your child's imagination.
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Make a birdhouse

Kids can design and build a birdhouse using a cardboard or plastic milk carton.
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Raise a virtuoso

 Set fledgling musicians in motion with these tips about when to start doing what.
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Grade 1

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Encore

 Foster an early appreciation for the arts with these six tips on introducing your child to live performances.
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Article

Get in the game

 How playing sports gives kids a leg up for a lifetime.
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Grades 2-3

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Bird café: homemade bird feeder

 This easy homemade bird feeder will make your house the favorite among the feathered set.
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In Monet's garden

 Introduce your budding art historian to Impressionism using books, the Internet and museums as tools.
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Musical history

 Let music guide your child through time and give feelings to history.
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