It’s Christmas time. A time filled with wonder and joy, familiar songs, beloved traditions, and unbelievable smells. I remember the magic that Christmas used to hold when I was a child. Somewhere along the line, I lost that sense of awe. It didn’t happen when I realized that Santa wasn’t real. Or when I realized …
One of our favorite Christmas traditions is driving around and looking at Christmas lights. We’ve done a Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt in the past, but this year I thought I’d create our own. It’s a simple activity. Just right click the image below to save and print your scavenger hunt. Go for a ride and …
In response to this week’s Douglas High shooting, I’m not going to add a filter to my profile picture. I’m not going to post about sending my thoughts and prayers to the victims’ families and the survivors. Just like I didn’t do it when 26 people were killed and another 20 were injured in the Sutherland Springs …
Hello, friends! Sometime in the next week, the name of this site will be changing. You’ll see a new name, a new setup, and new icons. But don’t worry, it’s the same me!! Just now known as Do.Play.Learn. It’s been over 8 years since I started this blogging journey. The blog name, Crayon Freckles, was …
Dinosaurs are one of those preschool themes that never fail to interest and thrill young learners. After winding down Dinovember, my 5 year old was interested in reading some books about dinosaurs. As luck would have it, a new dinosaur children’s picture book has come out that can help us do just that and create …
Being able to identify the alphabet is the stepping stone to recognizing sight words and independent reading. It’s always wonderful when books can tie into these important skills. So when Penguin Books sent us the latest Llama Llama book, we fell in love! Practicing the ABCs doesn’t have to be boring or redundant. See how I …
Sleep is probably one of the toughest issues we face as parents. So many different issues come up… one last drink of water, having the right stuffed animal, it’s too hot/cold, too light/dark. Seems like these funny little ones can think of hundreds of reasons to prolong going to sleep. So how do we handle …
As a parent of a child who has had to repeat a grade, it can be a tough issue to tackle. Children’s books on this topic are hard to find. So when I heard of Rebecca Eisenberg’s new book, My Second Year of Kindergarten, I knew it was something I wanted to share with all …
It’s the Spring Break season and so many people are taking trips to distant destinations. That’s what makes this airplane and cloud math activity perfect for young learners. It combines learning with things that interest a lot of children. Materials needed: Counting Clouds Activity Mat 10 cotton balls Laminator (if desired) Instructions: Print the …
Where we come from can often tell our story. Our heritage is an inherent part of who we are. That’s what makes the new book, Islandborn, by Junot Diaz, such a gem. It tells the story of a young girl who looks for her roots and find pride and joy in them. Find out how …
