Let’s Celebrate Labor Day! What do you want to be when you grow up? Ask our Communications and Events Director and she’ll tell you she wanted to be a cake decorator. Ask our CEO and she’ll tell you that she wanted to be a lawyer! Today, Labor Day,…
The United Way of Central Jersey’s PCHP site had a great Eric Carle-themed summer day! The United Way of Central Jersey’s PCHP site celebrated Eric Carle’s birthday with a picnic in the park on June 26th. Program participants were invited to the Pine Street Park in…
The Fourth of July is a great time for parents and children to spend time together playing and doing art activities. It is also a great opportunity to talk with your children about the 4th of July and why it is such an important day! The Fourth of July…
Since 1966, Eric Carle has been writing and illustrating some of the best children’s books in the world. Carlie’s lyrical and visual masterpieces have been helping children all over the world fall in love with reading for decades. With multiple books on PCHP’s recommended book list, Eric Carle…
Memorial Day is more than just a kickoff to summer, it provides a great opportunity to talk with your children about what the day symbolizes. Explain to your children that it is a day to remember and honor everyone who has protected the United States. Below are some…
This week we celebrate Earth Day! Planting seeds and watching them grow either inside or outside is a wonderful way to celebrate spring with your children and help them discover the delight of nurturing a plant and the excitement of seeing it blossom. Children will love watching their…
Playing with play dough not only encourages children to be imaginative, but also helps develop fine motor skills. Making your own play dough with your child is also a great way to explore early math skills. Here is PCHP’s play dough recipe! You will need: 1 bowl,…
Is there snow on the ground? Are there any snowmen in your neighborhood? Go for a walk with your child and see if you can find any. If you live in a place with no snow, find pictures in books, magazines, and newspapers of all the snow and…
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…
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,…
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