So much development and growth happens in the first five years of a child’s life. Parents, caregivers, and early learning and care providers are critical partners in children’s learning.
Tools for Tiny Hands and Me, You, We are multilingual resources designed by Boston Children’s Museum for children ages 2 to 5 and the adults in their lives. These resources were specifically designed to help caregivers support children in developing and practicing some of the essential skills they need for success in school and life. Each set of tested resources includes family activity sheets (available in 10 languages) and how-to videos for caregivers.
- Tools for Tiny Hands – from ripping and sticking tape to building with cups, Tools for Tiny Hands invites very young children and their caregivers to practice their fine motor control and coordination in simple, yet fun ways.
- Me, You, We – using playdough, finger paints, puppets, blocks, and more, Me, You, We invites very young children and their caregivers to practice identifying and managing feelings, learning about others, following directions, taking turns, and problem-solving.
Developed with input from community-based educators and librarians, these resources were originally designed to be used in playgroups, but all educators are welcome to incorporate them into their own programs and settings. And families are welcome to explore them on their own too!
Tools for Tiny Hands and Me, You, We were funded by a grant from Boston Children’s Collaborative for Community Health.