Open Minds & Messy Hands
‘Kindergarten readiness’…it’s kind of a catch phrase that encompasses learning objectives such as sight words and counting and shape identification. It often leaves out what being ready for Kindergarten really should entail. The ability to work alongside peers, think creatively and imaginatively, and process information rather than recall it. A Kindergartener’s
My son recently attended the book fair at his school and was drawn to a giant optical illusion book on the table. We have since been exploring various illusions and are re-creating some of our own. Given that Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, we decided to make some homemade Mother’s
My kids ADORE playing dress-up. From the time my Kindergartener was small, his toy chest has housed more costumes than toys. My preschooler and toddler have followed suit, and on any given day, you can almost guarantee that any one of them will be playing pretend with a costume. Dramatic
Involving your children in gardening is a wonderful way to teach them about the earth and the importance of eating fresh, local food. Additionally, it is such a wonderful hands-on STEM learning activity! There is SO much science fun to be had in the garden. Here are some really awesome
Do a 3 Little Pigs STEM challenge! Build houses out of straw, sticks and stone, then huff and puff and blow them down! Do it over and over again! My preschooler LOVES the story of the 3 Little Pigs. Each time we read it, she marvels at the pigs’ ingenuity
I have the belief that everybody who lives in a house, should help with the house. Now, I will be the first to admit that this is much easier said that done and that I don’t always follow through with that belief. However, the one thing that does seem to
My kids LOVED making this edible flower bark! Not only was it tasty (and healthy), but there are so many fine motor and math skills to work on with kids in the kitchen! If you are having a hard time finding edible flowers, you can opt for some dried ones
This Spring bug Tic Tac Toe printable game is the perfect DIY game for toddlers and preschoolers! My 6 year old even still loves to play it because he is able to strategize with it now. Print it off, laminate it (my preference) and play! You can throw it in
Movie night is one of our favorite nights. It’s an opportunity for all of us to come together and enjoy an on-screen adventure—such as DreamWorks’ new movie The Boss Baby which is in theaters now! When we can’t go out to the movies, we enjoy watching our favorite flicks at
Earth Day is such a wonderful day to celebrate with kids. It provides the opportunity to discuss concepts such as recycling, litter, and even the tree life cycle. Make some of these Earth Day crafts to open up the conversation. My kids are much more likely to listen to what