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 […]