Spring is officially here so we get to do one of our favorite things: go on walks after dinner. There is so much happening during this season… plants are growing, birds are chirping, bugs are crawling. So why not use this time to develop literacy and observation skills? Go for a walk and encourage children …
It’s almost spring! I just can’t hold off any longer on sharing some great spring activities with you. And what’s more spring-y than rainbows? So here are 50 rainbow activities for kids from some of my favorite blogs for you and your kiddos to try out. I’ve broken them down for you based on what …
Sidewalk chalk is one of those staples of childhood. It can be used to set the scene for simple games like hopscotch and four square or to create drawings inspired by imagination. It’s one of those must-have items… especially in the summer. Here are some great activities that you can do with children and sidewalk …
The people at Waldmania PR were kind enough to send us a free copy of this CD. All views and opinions are my own. There are so many ways to use music in the preschool classroom. Combining songs with learning activities is a great way to invite young learners in and expand Laurie Berkner is …
The red and yellow Little Tikes Cozy Coupe is iconic in its presence in American childhood. I drove one as a child. So, there’s no wonder why the company still makes them in several styles. I even read of a full scale, motorized coupe that could be driven on the road! I love to see so many …
There’s a new ebook that’s hitting the blogosphere that is packed with hands-on, play-based learning activities that focus on math, literacy, science, language, art, and play ideas. The Three to Five: Playful Preschool ebook was put together by the talented Cathy James at NurtureStore and I’m so thrilled to be able to list myself as one of …
Now that it’s getting chillier out, I’m on the hunt for some great ways to expand our fun indoors. There’s little that measures up the excitement of having a fort inside the house. They can be made out of items that we all have around the house. Here are a few that we’ve made… One …
I saw an article on Friday that made my brain started spinning at lightning speed. It later came out that it was a satirical piece, but it really got me to thinking. The basis of the satire piece was that an Ontario soccer league, swa trying to make sure every child “wins” by actually taking …
I love music! Even more, I love sharing music with Bear my kids. As a former preschool teacher, I’ve had some favorite CDs for kids. But, being a momma and having to listen to the same few CDs over and over again began to wear on my ears even though I loved them. So I …
Portions of this post were sponsored by LEGOLAND & The Sea Life Aquarium. My husband recently got back from a 6 month deployment. While he was gone, we kept in touch via Skype and Facebook messaging. When he got back home, we wanted to take a trip to celebrate the reuniting of our family and …
