Activities
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Black Bean Corn Salad
We are sharing a salad recipe for teaching children about healthy habits!
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Tips for an Engaging Read Aloud with your Child!
Dori Walker, Betty Davila and Dr. Debby Schreiner are Instructional Coordinators with Stamford Public Schools at CLC William Pitt. They are giving their tips for reading aloud at home with your child and making it as interactive as possible, so that they get the most out of storytime!
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Fun Indoor Activities for Preschool Children!
We are sharing 3 fun activities from Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County’s Play to Learn Book! All are easy to do together with your child at home.
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Splash into Summer by Staying Hydrated!
The Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County Nutrition Team is highlighting the importance of keeping your child hydrated and is providing some fun ways to help them!
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3 Summer Crafts For Children!
We are sharing 3 of our favorite summer crafts from CLC’s Play to Learn Book!
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3 Summer Recipes That Get Kids Involved!
When it comes time to getting in the kitchen this summer, including your child in the preparation can be both a lot of fun and an opportunity to learn! We have 3 recipes from CLC’s nutrition department that are great for getting your child involved!
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Tips to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten!
Phyllis DiFrancia, Director of CLC’s School Readiness program is sharing her tips for parents to get children ready for the first day of kindergarten.
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5 Spring Activities To Enjoy With Your Children!
The spring is a great time to try new activities with your child! Whether you’re looking for something to do on one of the warm sunny days or on one of the days when April showers will bring May flowers… we have five fun options!
![Books We Love For Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers!](https://clcfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/unnamed-2-1080x675.jpg)
Books We Love For Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers!
Yale University put together a booklist that has become the go-to for Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County. It’s broken up into books for babies and toddlers, as well as preschoolers to show that a variety of books teach our children about feelings.
![14 Activities for Hosting Your Own Field Day!](https://clcfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_9323-1-1080x675.jpg)
14 Activities for Hosting Your Own Field Day!
Field day is a chance for children to get outside, run around and have FUN! We have a list of activities you can use to create your own field day at home.
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CLC Enrollment FAQ!
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is currently enrolling children 6 weeks to 5 years old in all programs. CLC offers affordable early childhood education and care with hands-on learning and programs focused on health, nutrition and family...
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Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens & CLC Partner on Vegetable Garden
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is excited to announce it will design, plant and care for a vegetable garden in the Harold Sandak Garden at CLC.
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Ways to Make Music at Home!
When it comes to your child’s development, music is one of the most valuable tools we have starting in infancy. Learn more about why music plays such an important role in the lives of young children and find fun ways to make music together as a family!
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Family Favorites Cookbook!
The children, teachers and families in one of our classes at CLC Palmers Hill put together a cookbook! The cookbook features a few of their favorite recipes to make together as a family!
![The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Toddlers & Preschoolers!](https://clcfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4812-1-scaled.jpg)
The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Toddlers & Preschoolers!
With warmer days ahead, outdoor play is something many children and parents are looking forward to! Outdoor play is also a wonderful way to incorporate movement and exercise into your child’s day, while providing opportunities for them to learn in a number of...
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Sensory Bottles
The teachers at Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) enjoy incorporating science experiments into their curriculums, that engage our students’ senses! Sensory activities help our children to understand the world around them using the five senses;...
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Easy Winter Paper Crafts for Kids
Whether you are spending the weekend at home or looking for an after school activity, paper crafts are a great activity option for your toddler, preschool or elementary school student! Many paper crafts require few supplies (most are supplies that you probably already...
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Winter Science Experiments
Nurture your child’s curiosity by introducing simple science experiments! Science experiments give toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to explore and learn in new ways. It also allows them to learn about new topics in the world around them. Since we are in the...
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Educational Games for Preschoolers
Play is an essential part of your preschoolers’ learning and development. That is what makes educational games and activities so critical both while at school and at home! At CLC, our play-based learning philosophy allows children to discover the world at their own...