Super Bowl Sunday. Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots, or is it Washington PCHP sites vs. Massachusetts PCHP sites? Washington and Massachusetts are big supporters of PCHP and their football teams. Washington PCHP sites reach over 1,000 children. Massachusetts PCHP sites reach over 900. PCHP is excited about…
Are you snowed in? Whether the answer is yes or no, a snow day (real or pretend) is the perfect time for lots of reading and playing! We have some great tips on reading and playing, along with some wonderful, snowy books to share. Take advantage of this…
Given the recent national discussion about race relations, Martin Luther King Day, and the opportunity it provides for conversations with children about these issues, is particularly important this year. The history of racism in America and the challenges we still face are not the easiest topics to discuss with…
When I look at PCHP’s July Facebook posts, I cannot help but smile at all the adorable, happy faces in homemade graduation hats, beaming with both pride in this accomplishment and dreams of their next accomplishments. If you follow PCHP on Facebook, you may have noticed that this year…
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and play! Children love balloons, so here are a few, great activities you can enjoy together as a family, using balloons! You Will Need: • Balloons • Paper plates • Popsicle sticks • Streamer or string Balloon Pong:…
This week we will focus on developing fine motor skills through messy play. During messy, sensory play, children’s imaginations and five senses are engaged as they use their fingers and hands to explore, discover, and create. You will need: 1 packet of instant vanilla pudding mix, Milk,…
As a single parent, with unpredictable hours, struggling to buy groceries, collecting dimes for public transportation, moving frequently, and desperately trying to create a better life and stable home environment for her child — Ms. Navarro, a mother and Starbucks‘ employee’s with an irregular work schedule, was featured…
This week we will focus on building early cognitive (brain) development through shape and color recognition using a fun, homemade art activity. You will need: Cardboard (Tip: You can use old cereal or shoe boxes), Colored Construction paper, Safety Scissors, Glue or Tape Directions: Cut out different…
This week we focus on developing early math skills, like counting and measuring. You will need: 1 empty shoe box, Sandbox Decoration (crayons, markers, stickers, etc.), 4 cups of flour, ½ cup of vegetable oil, ‘Molds’ – cups, bowls, etc., A large mixing bowl Directions: Allow…
PCHP graduation or ‘moving up’ ceremonies are exciting events and wonderful opportunities to enjoy and reflect on the great work done by the Parent-Child Home Program staff and families. At these ceremonies, we celebrate not only the success of the Program children, but also the accomplishments of their…
Celebrate the importance of literacy and learning during the summer with a great outdoor letter recognition and matching game that only requires sidewalk chalk! You will need: Chalk Paper Pen Hat or Bowl Scissors Directions: Pick 10 letters. Draw 10 boxes on the ground with sidewalk chalk, and…
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