Saturday morning art classes – my mom would drop me off, and I would be transported to a new world full of vivid brush strokes and a breeze of eraser shavings. Time would stop, and the only care in the world was to create. It was pure happiness caught up
I’ve started something new: setting an alarm clock, my very own rooster. I haven’t been taking care of my body, and last week I threw out my back from a single step! So now I’m waking up early to work out and stretch, no mid-day interruptions. It gives me more
As a former teacher, I was always amazed at how some third graders couldn’t cut straight or color inside the lines. And don’t get me started on handwriting! It wasn’t until I taught my own kids that I realized just how much fine motor skills impact daily life, not just
Animals grab a toddler’s attention like a pig to slop. Farm animals, zoo animals, jungle animals, ocean animals – every animal captivates and fascinates, even me as an adult. Animals are intriguing to watch and even more fun to pretend to take care of them! This farm dramatic play center
Whenever we visited my dad’s family in Michigan, the red barn on my grandparents’ property stood out like a majestic symbol. A run-down tractor, cobwebs, and tools filled the space, but what I remember most is the feeling of adventure, the thrill, the memories of playing Hide-and-Seek and Truth or
What was I thinking? I love pulling out old pictures, but what was going on with the jean vest, the black lowlights in my naturally blonde hair, or the uncomfortable shoes I used to wear. Cringe-worthy. The other thing I’m reconsidering (mostly because my girls are into asking about favorites)
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!
