Do you thank your child when appropriate and express gratitude each day? A young child, even up to age 7, may not fully understand what gratitude is but will learn especially from your example. Gratitude helps offset negativity and can improve one’s life.  Each day ask your child what they are thankful for and accept any answer they give: their

Have you begun planning or looking forward to a special Thanksgiving meal? Include your child in the preparation of the meal and share the stories about the foods you will be eating. Tell your child who will be sharing the Thanksgiving meal with you or whose recipes you are making. Ask your child what part of the holiday meal they

As the earth spins, the colors and temperatures change with the seasons and you may be spending more time indoors. Items you already have can be used for creative, indoor play. Big boxes can become boats, rocket ships, or castles while smaller cardboard boxes or plastic containers can be stacked or filled with mystery objects. Hide some items inside and

Watching the leaves change colors, have you also noticed all the squirrels running around—oftentimes with an acorn in their mouths? They are busy collecting and burying food for the winter. It is a great time for you and your child to observe and talk about all the changes taking place around you this fall! Check out our booklist for this

Are you ready for Halloween? Have you and your child talked about what to expect at this time of year? Discussion beforehand can help very young or fearful children understand that people are in costumes (and are not real monsters). Practice dressing up together and show how pretending to be someone else can be fun! Check out some of our

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! They are growing in fields, for sale at farm stands and at the grocery store, and on doorsteps! Big, little, round, tall, orange, white—talk about their sizes, shapes, colors, and ask your child to describe the pumpkins they see. Check out some of our great books that explore the great pumpkin HERE! RESERVE BOOKS BY LOGGING IN

This week watch as the moon grows bigger and bigger in the sky. This shape of the moon is called a waxing gibbous as the moon gets closer to being full. Do you know what the other phases of the moon are called? Check out some of our great books that explore our solar system HERE! RESERVE BOOKS BY LOGGING

October is here and with it, cooler temperatures! Have you and your child found your sweaters and socks to replace your short-sleeves and sandals? Animals are preparing for the cold too! Listen and watch for geese in the sky as they fly south to warmer areas. But, also watch for the birds, including owls, who stay right here in NH