Summertime fun! Find new ways to keep kids active and learning during the summer months with our summer activities.
Foster a love of reading in your children with this playful approach to building literacy skills. Based on the award-winning PBS series Between the Lions, What Does a Lion Say? is filled with fun and easy literacy games for you and your children to play together anytime, anywhere--in the car, at the doctor’s office, at home, or even on a trip!
LiteracyLooking for the perfect stocking stuffer for “rookie” parents, “third-time’s-the-charm” parents, or even “been-there-done-that” grandparents? You’re in luck! Gryphon House is counting down our favorite picks for parents. Whether you’re looking to spice up a holiday road trip, explore some exciting art activities, or bring out your baby’s “baby smarts,” we’ve got a book for that!
ArtHappy International Mud Day! Celebrate with children and early childhood professionals all over the world in celebrating nature and the outdoors with some good, old-fashioned muddy fun!
Outdoor LearningEverybody loves a party, so why save the fun for birthdays? Any day can be a party day! These party hats are great for birthday parties (or even holiday parties)! Of course there is really no need for a special occasion to celebrate. Have a "just because" celebration with hats, cake, and games.
ArtBrain research says early music experiences increase and enhance spatial-temporal reasoning as well as the learning of mathematical concepts. Try this activity with your infant to help develop these key skills.
Music Infant & ToddlerRecognize how many in a set of objects as you build a number creature with this simple-to-do, easy-to-create craft project!
MathMake some ishy-squishy ooze with this gross-tacular activity from The Budding Scientist.
Art SciencePrevent summer slide with fun games and activities for kids. Infants can enjoy gross motor activities outside while toddlers and preschoolers explore the lush summer flora. Summer activities are fun for the whole family!
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