Kids love to play outside! If you ask any of our children what their favorite part of the day is, hands-down it will be outside play time. Playing and learning with natural items can be a FUN part of outdoor play with a few simple ideas! It doesn't take children long to begin to develop their own ways of playing and learning with readily found items. Below you will find some ideas to get the … [Read more...] about It’s Just a “Stone’s Throw Away” to Learning & Play the Nature Way!
Stop the “Summer Slide” with Fun Beach Theme Activities for Preschool!
Children love to visit the BEACH! The activities offered below are wonderful extension lessons to do after a trip to the beach (or the chance to explore a beach theme if a visit to the beach is not possible.) The beach theme suggestions below are designed for children in Preschool or Kindergarten, but are adaptable for children of differing skill levels. Shara at Mommy Perks has some great … [Read more...] about Stop the “Summer Slide” with Fun Beach Theme Activities for Preschool!
13 Creative Ways to use Wikki Stix at Home or in the Classroom!
Wikki Stix are versatile and creative tools that will help young children learn new skills at home or in the classroom! 1). Use Wikki Stix as shoe laces on a tying frame. The Wikki Stix will hold the loops much better than a regular shoe lace! For tiny fingers, it is a great tool to enhance learning. 2) Use Wikki Stix to make tally marks. The Wikki Stix will help cement important … [Read more...] about 13 Creative Ways to use Wikki Stix at Home or in the Classroom!
Introducing Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” to Young Kids!
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!