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Source: Wonderplay. 1995. Life Skills Activities Bathing a plastic doll or figurine. Washing toys. A plastic tablecloth on the floor of the kitchen or bathroom and a plastic basin to play with just a few inches of water (1 - 2 inches). Provide small sponges, and measuring cups with spouts. Turn on your child's favorite songs (not near water area). Art Activities Painting with a paintbrush and water only. Painting with food coloring. Painting with water paints.  Watercolor and crayons. Food Activities Melons Homemade Popsicles Adding water to ingredients to create a dish or a meal. Purchase character hooded towels for kids at my store. Click here  Sherlene Stevens's Retail Store

Many children first learn of the initial letter of their own name, which has a great deal of meaning and importance to them. Some children learn to read without knowing the names of letters or the sounds associated with them. But research shows that for "most" children, associating names and sounds with the alphabet comes before actual or conventional reading. You may still drill letter names, but include other fun ways of learning them. For instance, children enjoy labeling items that they choose. Sound out the name of the object together to determine which initial letter to use, then cut out big letters from magazines or newspapers and invite the child to tape them on items that he/she wants labeled. Why not try labeling important pieces of household items such as a living room clock--"clock." Play I Spy letter ... Try simple activities such as reading logos of favorite foods and stores, identifying street signs, writing grocery lists together, and playing w...