Evie's Desk: Passing Along the Gift of Learning

The holiday season can be so busy that we don't have much time to spend with our children.

This holiday, give the gift of learning to a child by spending precious time in creative, stimulating, and productive activities:

• Borrow holiday books from the library and read stories together.
• Sing carols and other holiday songs together.
• Play "Santa Says" instead of "Simon Says" to help your child learn to follow directions.
• Share simple craft projects such as holiday cards, picture frames made from Popsicle sticks or snowmen from cotton balls.
• Help children draw pictures of favorite holiday memories and stories.
• Get children involved in measuring ingredients for cooking and baking holiday treats.

I encourage parents and caregivers to embrace the excitement of the holiday season by spending time on early learning activities to benefit children.

Evelyn V. Martinez
Executive Director
First 5 LA

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