READY, SET CONNECT! FREE developmental screenings are being offered throughout Champaign County in the month of April for children aged birth to five.  These check-ups will provide information on how your child is developing in various areas such as communication skills, social skills, motor skills, and more. All children will receive a FREE book after […]

These days, most early care and education professionals have heard the phrase “diversity, equity, and inclusion.” However, knowing how to put these ideas into practice can be an overwhelming task. Practical strategies and ideas are provided in our recently published tip sheet series Diversity-Equity-Inclusion. The series contains the following six tip sheets: For those wishing to […]

Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl craft! This project is great for kids because the process is a lot of fun and the final product is so cute. Combine this owl craft with a book about snowy owls, and you’ve got a great science lesson for winter! Supplies Needed: How to Make […]

How much fun will this be! And, oh, so easy!   You’re going to need ten small flat stones and some paint. That’s it! The colors you’ll need will depend on the designs you choose to use.  Snowmen? White, black, and orange. Snowflakes? Blue and white. Holly? White, red and green.  The only limit is your […]

This project could not be any easier – unless you buy them ready-made! You will need: 4″ terra cotta pots Googly eyes Red pompoms Holiday Ribbon Simply glue two googly eyes on each pot as shown in the picture. Use pipe cleaners to make the antlers and add a red pom pom for the nose. […]

Are you ready to have a little holiday fun with the kiddos? How about making a Christmas tree? You will need: First, find the center of a paper plate and cut out a wedge. (We cut out an entire quarter of our plate.) Next, roll the plate into a cone shape and seal with tape. […]