Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf is a composition written for chamber orchestra and narrator. It is one of Prokofiev's cherished works and will delight children while offering an opportunity to learn important skills through classical music. Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) was born in Russia (show the children on a world map where Russia is located in relationship to where they live). … [Read more...] about Introducing Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” to Young Kids!
My “Circle of Love” – Poem and Craft for Mother’s Day!
The Circle of Love keychain crafts are easy gifts for kids to make and give for Mother's Day. Mothers and grandmothers will delight in the poem while carrying the bead symbols of love on the keychains. My Circle of Love Poem and Keychain Craft for Mother's Day Disclosure: Please note that this post and others within the blog contain affiliate and/or distributor or sponsored links and … [Read more...] about My “Circle of Love” – Poem and Craft for Mother’s Day!
Preschoolers GONE BUGGY! Ladybug & Insect Activities for Spring!
Spring and Summer offer great opportunities to introduce your children to BUGS & INSECTS. Some children are frightened of bugs, while others will readily look for, touch, and play with any they find outside! Introduction: Make a list of all of the insects the children have seen before or know the names of. Sing the song Insects All Around as it includes many common insects the children … [Read more...] about Preschoolers GONE BUGGY! Ladybug & Insect Activities for Spring!
Wet Chalk Kite Crafts and Learning Games for Young Kids!
The wet chalk kite crafts are a fun activity to do indoors or outside! The kites make a great craft to display, but the bow activities will also enhance early math and literacy skills. Wet Chalk Kites Materials needed: One square piece of paper for each child, chalk (drawing chalk works best for this activity, but sidewalk chalk can be used), any color of Wikki Stix or painter's tape, and … [Read more...] about Wet Chalk Kite Crafts and Learning Games for Young Kids!
Math Games for Preschool and Kindergarten: Greater Than, Tally Mark Rhyme, and More!
We've spent the last week collaborating with our friends at Abc Teach to bring you fun ideas, learning centers, and games for Math games at home or in the classroom. According to a study by David Geary, Curators Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, “Once students fall behind, it’s almost impossible to get them back on track. We wanted to identify the beginning of … [Read more...] about Math Games for Preschool and Kindergarten: Greater Than, Tally Mark Rhyme, and More!
Hop Into Springtime Math with Learning Centers
If your kids are as stir crazy for spring as some of the adults I know (myself included), why not use that momentum to bolster their classroom learning? April is Mathematics Awareness Month, so in honor of this and the new warmer season, we bring to you Springtime Math Learning Centers. These activities will get students out of their seats and actively into learning and reinforcing their math … [Read more...] about Hop Into Springtime Math with Learning Centers