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Building Fine Motor Skills to make Future Handwriting a Snap!

July 29, 2015 By Julie 1 Comment

I never thought my primary concern for my preschool son would be his ability to control a pencil and write. Well, after being diagnosed with SPD it became obvious that he struggles with body awareness. I find it most evident in his fine motor skills. I found myself on a quest to find the best […]

An Awesome-Sauce Book! Though I’m a Little Bias…

July 7, 2015 By Julie Leave a Comment

Blogging is a team sport. I’ve been totally blown away by the cooperation and generosity of other bloggers. I’m so excited to introduce you to one of these major collaborations! (And I got to be a part of it!) Ninety-four, (yes, 94!) bloggers got together to compile a monster book of learning and play activities. It’s […]

Books about Plants for Preschoolers

May 24, 2015 By Julie Leave a Comment

Spring seems to be the perfect time to study plants. Everything is growing and green! Here’s a collection of our favorite books about plants for preschoolers. Scroll all the way down for links to learning activities too!   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here.  Books Muncha! Muncha! […]

Learning with Stickers and Their Scraps: Fine Motor Practice

April 17, 2015 By Julie 9 Comments

Some craft supplies get used up very quickly at my house. Stickers are definitely in that category. They mostly end up somewhere on my clothing, only to be discovered later by a stranger, in public. My house is littered with the remnants of stickers-long-past. As part of the Learning with Your Craft Stash challenge, my […]

A Homeschool Preschool Curriculum where Nature is the Classroom

April 13, 2015 By Julie 19 Comments

Preschool is a magical time for kids. The world is opening up to them and they just can’t seem to learn enough. As a homeschooler, I want to instill a love of learning in my kids that stays with them their whole lives.  I’m delighted to have found a curriculum that meets so many of […]

Tactile and Kinetic Letter Formation with Pipe Cleaners

April 10, 2015 By Julie 1 Comment

    Sometimes learning is approached on such a one dimensional level. Teachers speak information and kids are supposed to regurgitate that knowledge on to paper. Problem is, that doesn’t always translate into kids grasping concepts. My boys are just getting started in the world of “formal” education. But I’ve already seen a huge difference in […]

Books about Love for Preschoolers

February 4, 2015 By Julie 2 Comments

I got a little lazy this month and never actually picked a theme for our preschool. So by default, we’re reading tons of books about love while doing some awesome sauce Valentine’s learning activities. While there are tons of amazing children’s books about love, these have been our favorite this month. (I’m sure I’ll wake […]

Valentine’s Day Learning Activities for Preschoolers

February 2, 2015 By Julie 14 Comments

I can’t believe it’s February already! This month in our home preschool, we’re celebrating the month of love. If you’re looking for fun learning activities with a valentine’s day theme, look no further! Language: Find the Letter on the Heart from Hands On: As We Grow Uppercase and Lowercase Heart Letter Matching from Hands On: […]

Sensory, Tactile Alphabet Poster

January 28, 2015 By Julie 5 Comments

The more senses involved in learning the better. This new addition to our school room adds a tactile sensory experience to learning the alphabet.   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here.  Materials: Textured Foam Craft Sheets Craft Knife or Utility Knife Hot Glue Gun Poster Board Scissors   Instructions:  Draw […]

“Pick ’em Up!” The Proper Pencil Grasp Game

January 9, 2015 By Julie 2 Comments

The new year has brought many new things to our household. One of the major changes has been starting “formal” home preschool. For two years we’ve been doing an extremely laid back tot school that focused on books and fun activities. When we found out my son has SPD, it became obvious that the laissez […]

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