Family Activities

A little girl is smiling while a little boy is frowning with his arms crossed.

Family Activity Time Series: Recognizing and Identifying Emotions

IDEALS Institute

Name that Feeling: Helping Children Identify Emotions ...
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Grow It, Try It, Like It! Fun with Fruits and Vegetables at Family Child Care

USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Garden-based nutrition education in family child care settings ...
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Five Tips for Making the Most of Music at Home

By Melissa Carey, IDEALS Institute

Get into the Groove: Promote Children's Development! ...
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The Arts At-Home Activity Sheet

Ready at Five

Support your child's development by doing these art-related activities ...
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Fun Ideas for Family Engagement: April

Stephanie Turnbach, IDEALS Institute, and Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

April is full of opportunities to "go green." ...
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Little Chef’s Certificate

Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

Children develop critical life skills from cooking ...
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Stronger With School Meals Activity Book

USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Encourage children to choose foods from each of the five ...
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Children Smiling Happiness Friendship Celebration

Experimenting with Music and Movement

Ready at Five

Help children discover the joy of music ...
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Fun Ideas for Family Engagement: March

Stephanie Turnbach and Kimberly Anderson

Celebrate spring's arrival with singing, dancing, gardening, and reading! ...
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Illustration of a smiling cartoon tooth reading a book

Oral Health Books for Children

Maryland Dental Action Coalition

Encourage healthy habits that will last a lifetime ...
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The Super Smile Team Activity Sheets

American Dental Association

A super smile depends on good nutrition ...
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MFE's Virtual Valentine's Day Gift with Message (for Teachers and Providers)

Share the Love: Virtual Valentine’s Day Gift with Message (for Teachers and Providers)