It is on my bucket list to go to an apple orchard and pluck apples right from the tree. So, of course, my husband, who helps me pursue all of my dreams, planned a family trip to the apple farm. Now, I am usually the planner. I’ve planned trips to
Looking for some fun and engaging pond books for preschoolers? You’ll love these great picks! From stories about frogs and ducks to informational books about the animals that live in ponds, your little one is sure to find something they enjoy. So dive on in and explore these must-read pond
The weather is getting warmer here in Colorado, and we have been taking daily walks right after dinner. The other day, we discovered a pond in our neighborhood filled with goslings, ducklings, and frogs, and it has become a favorite spot for my girls. Ever since we discovered the pond,
Sensory play is always a big splash in our house, especially when paired with a pond theme. Water, water beads, play dough – need I say more? Water play alone engages my little ones for an hour straight, taking their imaginations from the pond to a waterfall and a tornado.
On one of our nightly walks about a month ago, we discovered a small pond in our neighborhood. To my two little girls, this delightful discovery made them giggle and squeal with joy. When we came back a few weeks later, we saw goslings! Our excitement could not be contained!
One hot summer in Michigan, we decided to go for a swim in the neighbor’s pond. It was so incredibly hot and humid, we had no choice but to try and cool down that way. We started out swimming, our toes squishing into the mucky, slimy bottom. And then, it
As we dug into our week of gardening, I definitely wanted to incorporate books that showed the process of planting seeds and bulbs and discovering how plants grow. We also found a fun book choice that has become a fast favorite around here! There are so many excellent books about
Let’s dig in and get our hands dirty with these garden sensory activities for preschool. It never ceases to amaze me how much little ones love sensory activities and freely exploring materials. Just provide them with some simple materials to engage the senses: the ping of dried pinto beans against
There is nothing more exciting than seeing a seed sprout and grow. It is still exciting to me as an adult, and that excitement radiates down to our little ones when they observe this for the first time. With these garden science activities, we will sprout from the excitement of
Nature is full of mathematical wonders and patterns. Rose petals spiral into one another, symmetrical leaves unfold in the spring, and daisies blossom a certain number of petals. As we step into the theme of gardening, we can appreciate the mathematical beauty of nature as we explore foundational skills for
This flower shop dramatic play sure rose to the occasion! With spring in full bloom, it is the perfect time to set up a flower shop in your classroom. As always, dramatic play is the perfect way to incorporate learning through play! The kids don’t even know the essential skills
Books are such a great way to learn about the world around us, especially when we find just the right books for each topic or theme. My favorite type of books for preschoolers are ones that intertwine interesting facts with an exciting story of fiction. The storyline, along with vibrant
I am a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, now stay-at-home-mom to my two beautiful, charismatic girls, Addison and Aria.
I’ve created engaging preschool learning activities grouped into themes to make it easy for you to implement teaching with play with your little learners, too!
