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Airplane Sensory Bin

October 23, 2015 By Julie 5 Comments

Like most little boys, my sons love all things airplanes and flight. It helps that their great grandpa shares stories of being a bomber pilot in WWII and my dad helped build fighter jets. Sometimes the world of flight seem way beyond reach, but with this simple sensory bin, kids can get their hands on the […]

Learning about Weather: Process Art

October 12, 2015 By Julie 1 Comment

Our world is made so much more exciting by WEATHER! Children love learning about weather, but have they ever tried to CREATE with weather? Over at Pre-K Pages, we did THREE art projects that reflects different aspects of nature. As with all process art, it’s not about the finished project, but the journey (or process) […]

The Benefits of Live Theater for Children

September 26, 2015 By Julie 9 Comments

My husband grew up as a theater geek. I married him anyway. I tease! As we started raising children together, the role of live theater in our children’s lives was far from my mind. Then the ZACH Theater in Austin, TX offered us seats at a showing of Winnie the Pooh. The benefits became evident […]

Leaves and the Exploration of Music

September 18, 2015 By Julie 2 Comments

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 […]

Pumpkin Sensory Play

September 9, 2015 By Julie 5 Comments

Pumpkins are magical! I’m not sure if it’s the fairy tale legends surrounding them or the incredible seasonal food they make, but kids and adults alike LOVE pumpkins! Check out these fun new sensory ways to enjoy the pumpkin season! You’ll find lots of tactile play ideas as well as some gross motor play that […]

How to have a Safe and Enjoyable Road Trip

August 21, 2015 By Julie 2 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. Many of us are trying to squeeze in the last bits of summer fun before school starts back up. Nothing says quintessential summer joy like a family road trip! Some of my favorite memories come from long […]

Ocean Themed Play Dough

August 7, 2015 By Julie 1 Comment

Oceans fascinate young and old alike. This month in home preschool, we’ve launched into our ocean unit. We’re ALL super excited! When I was feeling stressed while preparing dinner one night, I decided to make some super quick play dough to occupy the kids. It quite easily turned into an ocean themed play time!   […]

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 […]

4th of July Flag Craft with Dot Markers

June 30, 2015 By Julie 5 Comments

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 […]

Frozen Stars Sensory Play

June 23, 2015 By Julie 1 Comment

This sensory play is a delight to the eyes and feels oh so cool to the touch. Get ready to make a splash!   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here.  Supplies: Star Ice Cube Tray Food Coloring Water Large Tub Directions: Fill the star ice tray […]

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