How do you know if something is alive? For adults it's an easy question. You children may not easily identify. Teach them how to decide if something is with a Living and Nonliving Garden Walk How to Organize a Living and Nonliving Garden Walk Not only do I get to garden in my backyard, but I also volunteer one afternoon a week in my daughters' school garden. Each week, I teach small groups of 5 kindergartners a different gardening topic and connect it to their curriculum. We started out ... Read more...
Make a Bell Bush
There is something powerful about the sounds of children making music. Make a Bell Bush and your kids will surely chime some music for you during their outside playtime! I don't remember where I first read about creating a natural playscape and using music, but I do remember from the first moment I read about it, that I wanted to have a place for my children to make music outside. Materials Needed to Make a Bell Bush Bells Ribbon Scissors How to Make a Bell Bush Cut ... Read more...
Little Hands that Cook with Books: Teddy Bear Biscuits
Our Teddy Bears joined us for cooking class today to make a Teddy Bear Biscuit and learn all about the Food Groups. We sang songs about teddy bears. The first one was Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Turn Around and the other was this song. We read the Story Where’s My Teddy by Jez Alborough. We decided we were going to make something from the Bread group. Make your own Teddy Bear Biscuits Recipe Ingredients 1 tube (7-1/2 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 ... Read more...
Who gives a hoot about saving seeds?
Saving seeds is an essential part of keeping our plants diverse. Organizations may follow strict guidelines to keep varieties of plants separate from each other. We are pretty casual in our saving seeds. We want our kids to know where seeds come from how seeds form how plants begin how nature assists plants in making more (wind, other animals...) There is just something extra special about teaching children to grow something from their own seed. How powerful can one seed ... Read more...
Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers
Apple can be a fun way to welcome the Fall with your Toddler! Here are a few Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers to help promote fine motor skills, sorting skills, Literacy skills and creativity with your Toddler. Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers Developing Fine Motor Skills: This week, I pasted an apple on a shoe box and punched some holes in the top for noodles to fit through. (top right picture) Who knew something so simple and inexpensive could be so ... Read more...
Learning Apple Sight Word Game for Kindergarten
Help make learning sight words fun with this interactive Apple Sight Word Game! Sight Words in Kindergarten Sight words are the words most commonly used in written text. Often times, these words can not be sounded out, rather need to be memorized. Teaching your child the top sight words will help them to become a stronger reader with fluency. They should be able to read these words quickly, without needing to stop and sound them out. Affiliate links to products. Apple Sight ... Read more...
Hanging Photo Frame
You can create this Hanging Photo Frame for any occasion Grandparents Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays or just a simple thinking of you gift to send in the mail to loved ones. Hanging Photo Frame Here are the supplies you'll need: Paper or cardstock to make 8 5x7 sheets (I used 4 scrapbooking sheets) 1 yard of coordinating ribbon Glue Stick Hot Glue Gun or Craft Glue Scissors 2 Photos of Grandparents with kids Stickers or Stamps ... Read more...
Handprint Card
Create a Handprint Card for any occasion! We created ours for Grandparents Day but you could easily make it with your child for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthday and just to say I Love You from a distance by "Blowing Kisses" through the mail. Handprint Card Here’s a cute hand print activity to do with your littlest ones for a special occasion. Grab some scrapbook or cardstock paper, washable ink or paint, marker and a photo of your child. Supplies ... Read more...
How to Host a Bug Playdate
If your kids are fascinated about bugs like mine are - then it's time to host a How to Host a Bug Playdate! How to Host a Bug Playdate Inspired By Friends We went to an awesome "Tot School" play date all about bugs. The mom had different stations for the toddlers to rotate through all about bugs! The cupboards had posters of all different bugs and bug facts. We have been practicing bug names with Nicholas, so he was able to identify most of them in English and ... Read more...
Time to Shop for School Supplies for home
If you didn't grab supplies during the summer sales then now is the time to shop for school supplies, a few weeks after school starts. The stores are starting to make room for Halloween stuff, I know hard to believe it's already here. My favorite spot, Target, has just marked down a large portion of their supplies 50% off and I'm sure they will go to 75% soon if there are any left. I'm sure other products will be added soon. If you haven't made a Teacher Supply Box like I ... Read more...
