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How do I provide messy art play at home for my 2 year old? We have recently moved to the country. I have tried in vain to look for an art group suitable for my two-year-old daughter. In her previous class, she loved painting and sticking, and I had none of the mess to cope with. I know I should allow some of these activities at home, but...

How can I help my three-year-old learn to use scissors? My three-year old becomes very frustrated when using scissors. She usually ends up with torn paper. How can I help her? Using scissors is a skill some children find hard to master, as the blades must be at a 45 degree angle to the paper to cut efficiently. Many children of this age enjoy cutting for its own...

How do I teach my daughter of 2.5 yrs the alphabet? Is two-and-a-half too young to learn the alphabet? My daughter is interested in the letters in her books. Learning to recite ABC is only one part of understanding how letters work. Teaching your daughter that each letter has a sound will prepare her for learning to read in the future. Use an ABC book with simple clear...