Fall is my absolute favorite season! The sights, the smells, the SOUNDS! If you’re looking for a fun way to explore music vocabulary this Autumn in a hands on way, check out this post I wrote for Pre-K Pages this month. It doubles as a sensory experience of course! It’s full of neat ideas and […]
Color Matching Autumn Tree Craft
Fall is my favorite season. Unfortunately, here in Texas, we don’t get nearly the fall color that I was used to growing up. So I try and make up for it by doing as many Autumn crafts and learning activities as we can. This post was inspired by the many lovely tissue paper tree crafts […]
Our Four Year Old Preschool Curriculum Changes; A Little Deeper and a Little More Fun!
Structure is not my strong suit. I like to be laid back and flexible. Sometimes it’s the only way I can manage to keep my patience with the chaos surrounding me. But I also long for a bit of a schedule, a plan, an idea of what to expect. So as the new school […]
Preschool Beach Unit: Getting Kids Excited to Visit the Beach
Summer time and a beach vacation just seem to go hand in hand. The fun can be super educational too! Check out some of my favorite beach learning and play ideas from other bloggers. Preschool Beach Unit Activities: Have any broken crayons? Make these gorgeous beach themed crayons with them. Directions at Pint-Sized Treasures. This […]
An Awesome-Sauce Book! Though I’m a Little Bias…
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 […]
4th of July Flag Craft with Dot Markers
I am so excited for this 4th of July holiday! My husband has off, my boys are no longer scared of fireworks, and my oldest is obsessed with all things Revolutionary War. He had our whole family chanting “Declaration of Independence!” the other day. It was adorable! I love that he is starting to […]
Simple Color Mixing Science Experiments for Preschoolers
The smallest, simplest things can fascinate kids. We often take for granted the knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years. But children will remind us of the awe and wonder of learning. This simple color mixing science experiment for preschoolers reminded me that simple really can be awe inspiring! This post contains affiliate links for […]
A Homeschool Preschool Curriculum where Nature is the Classroom
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 […]
Spring Craft: Bottle Cap Flowers
The weather is finally warming up around here. Spring seems to bring with it better moods and better greenery. We couldn’t resist doing a quick little spring craft this week… bottle cap flowers. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. First, let me confess to you that I have […]
Books about Art for Preschoolers
If there are two subjects that strike fear in my heart, it’s math and art. Both make me feel like a fish out of water. As I homeschool my kids, I wanted to make sure they didn’t feel the same apprehension about these subjects. This month, we studied art. I know I learned a ton […]