Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
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Kristi Delp is the coordinator and parent educator for Parents as Teachers (PAT) and the manager of this blog. Equipped with a master's degree in early childhood special education and 20 years of experience, she shares valuable advice and insight on everything from fun family recipes and parenting tips to games and activities that develop motor skills.
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
4y ago
In this time in history grandparents are providing more care then ever for grandchildren. Whether it is daily care or setting aside a few days in the summer for time together, we will create life long memories with our grandchildren. I have a friend who has her grandchildren over for a few days during the...
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Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
4y ago
Introducing our new ebook… Simple Christmas: Family Activities to Celebrate Jesus Birth We are simplifying and focusing on Jesus this holiday season and you are invited to join us! The Christmas season can become a marathon of events. The media inundates us with sales, Santa, parades, and programs. We rush to shop and buy gifts...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
We love board games for preschoolers. Not only do they teach basic concepts, they teach social and game skills such as taking turns, rolling dice, drawing a card for play, and so much more. Game time is perfect for family fun, making memories, and bonding too. If you are shopping for your preschoolers, here are...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
We recently visited the beach in Florida and this Ikea bag toddler pool hack provided a safe place for our Ruby to play away from the surf. The ocean can be a daunting for a two year old and grown-ups. It is fun to play in the surf but you never know when an unexpected...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
We became grandparents two years ago. Ruby is such a little joy and ray of sunshine. We love having her over and truly enjoy having play time together, but not the full responsibility of parenting. Since she lives nearby we have a created a play space for her so we are ready to go at...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
If you need simple fall activities for a crowd of children, here are two for you! These two activities are literacy related and were my contribution to our Fall Frolic at the local library for children 6 years and under. They are simple and inexpensive to create for a crowd or at home. Corn Letter...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
Life with a busy toddler can be a challenge. Tantrums and meltdowns can be a millisecond away since they have their own opinions and ideas, minimal self-regulation. Everything in the world is new and exciting and must be explored. Their language is still limited. They struggle to put their thoughts in words and we sometime...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
Leaving the kids at home while you travel can be stressful but unavoidable at times. As parents we didn’t leave our kids home often but when we did, we worked hard to make it a pleasant experience for them and their grandparents who were caring for them. Taking time for some advanced planning will give...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
Playing in rice. Sometimes it is the simplest play that is the most intriguing to our kids. We needed a different activity at our house one afternoon. I threw about 4 cups of rice into a 13X9 inch pan, grabbed a couple of measuring cups, a measuring spoon, and a scoop took it outside...Read More ..read more
Creative Connections For Kids by Kristi Delp
5y ago
Creating handprints on a canvas is so easy dads can easily make this happen with their little ones. This gift idea is perfect for Mother’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, and just anytime you want to share some love. It is fully child created which makes it that much more special. Supplies for handprints: 8×8 or 8×10...Read More ..read more