Robin Goldstein, Ph.D., specialist in child and adolescent development; teacher, Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Recommends watching our kids closely, listening, learning from them what they need
Google questions parents have – much specific information can be found on the Internet.
Tips on Helping Your Child Learn to Cooperate
Susan Akman, creative experiences for children
For Supplies:
Walmart
Target
Costco
A.C. Moore
MPM School Supplies
Old-fashioned variety stores
Packaging stores – often have large blank newsprint (great paper source) and rolls of paper
www.classroomdirect.com
www.discountschoolsupply.com
Google for “children’s art ideas” and similar topics to find good references and supply sources.
Learning to Write and Draw From Birth to Three
Laurie Jenkins, Supervisor, Outdoor Field Investigations for Montgomery County, MD schools
National Wildlife Federation
Audubon Naturalist Society
Peterson Guides
Also look at the Peterson First Guides.
Other suggestions:
Find bug boxes and very fine pins and labels
Set up scavenger hunts for outdoor searchers
Read a book aloud together outside
Ask children – “I wonder why…” or “I wonder what would happen if…”
