If you are a teacher, caregiver, or parent of a young child, you know what I mean by hard work! Our days are busy with many blessings and joys, but often with little time to truly take care of our own needs or to consider ways to make better choices for our own families! My oldest daughter passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism in January of 2015 - she had just turned 30 on … [Read more...] about Learning to Take Care of Ourselves when #Teaching and Caring for #Kids!
Playful Learning Activities with LEAVES in Preschool!
PLAYFUL LEARNING WITH LEAVES IN PRESCHOOL! Exploring play in nature offers powerful learning opportunities for young children. With just a little creativity, imagination, and a few simple materials, LEAVES can provide hours of learning and FUN for preschoolers! OPEN-ENDED LEAF ART Materials needed: leaves and markers or paint. Making designs on leaves is an open-ended art … [Read more...] about Playful Learning Activities with LEAVES in Preschool!
Frugal and Playful Learning with Sticks in Preschool!
Young kids love to be outside! Playing in nature is one of the best ways to encourage healthy development in children. With a little inspiration, parents can capture the child’s love of nature and promote playful learning with…STICKS! Gather some sticks in the neighborhood or your own backyard to provide frugal and fun learning opportunities at home! PLAYING to LEARN with … [Read more...] about Frugal and Playful Learning with Sticks in Preschool!
Playing to Learn with ROCKS in Preschool!
PLAYING TO LEARN WITH ROCKS in PRESCHOOL! Young kids love to be outside! Playing in nature is one of the best ways to encourage healthy development in preschoolers. With a little inspiration, parents and teachers can capture the child’s love of nature and promote playful learning with items commonly found in their own backyard or neighborhood. Gather some rocks, leaves, sticks, and a few … [Read more...] about Playing to Learn with ROCKS in Preschool!
The Day My Daughter Died: A Mother’s Journey Into Grief #pulmonaryembolism
Christina, my precious daughter, this is for you in an effort to provide AWARENESS of DVT and Pulmonary Embolisms. It has been 17 days since my 30 year old daughter left this earth. In my mind, and often in my dreams, I replay the events leading to her death. It is a natural part of the grieving process, but one that also leaves many earthly questions. I tell Christina’s story to raise awareness … [Read more...] about The Day My Daughter Died: A Mother’s Journey Into Grief #pulmonaryembolism
Healthy Food Habits in Preschool: Sorting and a Paper Plate Project
This week the #PlayfulPreschool Team is offering thematic activities centered around HEALTHY HABITS in preschool! Encouraging preschoolers to develop good food choices will help build a foundation for a lifetime of sensible eating. We hope your own children will enjoy the healthy foods activities to encourage good habits at school and at home! Healthy Food Habits for Preschoolers! Teaching … [Read more...] about Healthy Food Habits in Preschool: Sorting and a Paper Plate Project
Polar Bear Activities and Books for Preschool!
This week the #PlayfulPreschool Team is back with a POLAR ANIMALS THEME designed just for preschoolers! We hope your own kids enjoy playing to learn with us as we continue offering free resources for use at home or in the classroom! Polar Bear Math for Preschool! Disclosure: the post below contains affiliate links. For FULL disclosures, please see the ABOUT page near the top of this … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Activities and Books for Preschool!