10 Things Every Child Needs

With the dizzying amount of parenting information out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed and confused.  That's why we really appreciate it when we find information that is simplified and easy to read.  First 5 Santa Clara County's website titled "10 Things Every Child Needs For the Best Start In Life" has done just that.
Check out what experts believe are 10 of the most important ways you can help your child develop during their first 5 years of life.  We think they are so important, we'll also be sending home a tip each week for the first 10 weeks of school.
Get a head start and check out their website www.first5kids.org/parenting/tips_10

From Forest Friends to Oceanic Pirates

The Kinders have been having a blast learning all about the types of things one would find both deep within the woods, the ocean, and right in their own backyard!

Who would have ever imagined a life-size marble maze in the gym?! Well the kids made it happen and they loved it!

Rice Krispie treats decorated with melted chocolate and sprinkles...YUM!

It started out with ping pong balls, straws and paint...

Shaving cream painting in action

Towns and tunnels made from recycled cardboard boxes and tubes

Shaving cream paints were a textured blast!

What happens when you mix vinegar and baking soda?

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A VOLCANO!

Learning about sharks while playing Bingo- no way!

Ice cream salt + watercolors + ice = colorful iceburgs!

Architecture!

Our very own iceburg

We caught many grasshoppers!

Handmade clown fish and jellyfish

"It looks like a waterfall"

Decorating twigs with yarn

Here's a vase full of our finished product!

This summer has certainly gone to fun and back again! The Kinders' teachers are determined to continue sparking the excitement and curiosity for fun learning before the summer finishes off!