Preschool Activities for Family Child Care includes 40 activities that help you support the development of children between the ages of 2 and 5 throughout the day. Each activity includes an explanation of what the children are learning and why it is important for their development. Outlined with a beginning, middle, ending, and materials list, the activities are easy to follow and implement and use simple materials available in any home. In addition, this book includes recipes and how-to guides for making commonly used preschool materials, including play dough, picture books, puzzles, and sand timers.