This post contains affiliate links that help support my family. Read more about that here. My three year old is not a big fan of coloring. His sensory issues have made coloring and writing a high frustration activity. But when our Occupational therapist suggested using Airbrush Markers as a means of oral sensory input, we […]
Dinosaur Small World Play
Another guest post from Vanessa, today! (Thanks Dude for getting me through this vacation/sickness lull! You’re the best!) This post contains affiliate links that help support my family. Read more here. This summer I’ve been blessed to nanny a family of boys. On Mondays, they get to have a play date, so even. more. boys! This week, […]
The Pursuit of Health
Let’s face it. Our society idolizes health. Who doesn’t want to be healthy?!? It feels good. It looks good. We may pursue it in a myriad ways. Whether we count calories or chemicals, believe in pharmaceuticals or essential oils, vegan or paleo, yoga or crossfit. Yada yada. Blah de blah. Even if you’re the opposite of […]
Edible Neuron Models
Today we get the privilege of Vanessa guest posting again! This scientific post is quite literally a treat! I love science, and I love activities that are also edible so this was perfect! In the science class I’m teaching we’re learning about the Nervous System. The science book I teach out of suggested making a […]
Preschool Bear Craft
Per Loopy’s request, we’ve been learning about bears around here. I wanted to do a simple preschool bear craft and loved what I found on the “Crafty Morning”. Michelle has a bunch of great fork craft ideas. You’ll have to take a look! Our project went a bit of a different route since my three year […]
DIY Matching Game
Today I’ve asked my friend Vanessa to share a brilliant way she made her own matching game. Vanessa and I went to college together and she has a background in a Montessori classroom. Read more about her and the Montessori approach here. Or check out her blog! Without further ado… I recently went to the dollar store looking […]
New Guest Blogger!!! Welcome Vanessa!
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I’m excited that Julie asked me to blog occasionally on MM&ML! I thought it be good to give everyone a little insight into my life. I was home-schooled from 1st grade through high school and I wouldn’t change it for anything! I love my love for learning that I […]
“Serious” Fun Saturdays: Cloud-Like Playdough Recipe
Are you looking for a simple, luxurious playdough recipe? Two ingredients and no heat sound simple enough? This stuff is almost as delightful as squeezing my one year old’s thighs. Pure bliss. As a kid’s blogger,I’m a little embarrassed to admit that this is only my second attempt at homemade playdough. Cooking? PAHleese. I’ll just […]
Farm Unit Wrap-Up and Book List
This month was a big one for our makeshift preschool. We had our first field trip! And since were doing our preschool unit on farms, that’s exactly where we went! What. a. blast. This farm was set up to rescue animals and teach children about food production and responsible living. Both of the boys […]
“Serious” Fun Saturdays: Ice Play
Folks, it is blazing hot in Texas. I can’t stand it. Make fun of me all you want. Labeled me a pansy, you won’t hurt my feelings.But I’d like to see a native Texan build a quinsy (an igloo made out of snow for you southerners) and sleep in it. Yeah, Chicago pride! But I […]