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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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Activity
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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
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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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
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
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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Decide and draw
This printable activity asks children to consider others' needs and propose solutions to everyday problems.
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Pre-K
Letter boxes
Make Letter Boxes to help practice recognizing the sounds for each letter.
Reading & Writing
Kick up creativity
What you need to know about your child's creative capacity.
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Kindergarten
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
Get in the game
How playing sports gives kids a leg up for a lifetime.
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Grades 2-3
Bird café: homemade bird feeder
This easy homemade bird feeder will make your house the favorite among the feathered set.
Science
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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