On a recent morning in South Seattle, Kristin Alfonzo challenged her preschoolers to make the number 7 using beads strung across two rows of pipe cleaners. One 5-year-old boy slid four beads across ...

Why bugs fascinate: Insects are everywhere in a child’s world, making them a natural theme for learning. They inspire curiosity, observation, and even empathy. Hands-on learning: Bug crafts, sensory ...