During the month of February (2012) only, The Heart Project eBook will be available as our FREE gift when a $5.00 donation is made to the American Heart Association. There are over 100 heart-related craft projects (either done by kids or kid-friendly) that are perfect for Valentine's Day or any day! Over 70 bloggers have donated time, blog posts, projects, and pictures to The Heart Project . … [Read more...] about Live today! The Heart Project eBook for the AHA!
The Heart Project – gifts of love to benefit the AHA!
We are honored to be a part of a collaborative ebook fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Beginning the 1st of February, if you choose to make a $5.00 donation to the AHA, you will receive a copy of THE HEART PROJECT: an ebook that includes 100+ heart-themed projects, activities, and family-friendly ideas for crafts. We will provide the ebook and donation links here on Wednesday, 1 … [Read more...] about The Heart Project – gifts of love to benefit the AHA!
10 Groundhog Day Activities for Kids!
On Groundhog Day, February 2, many will look for Punxsutawney Phil to predict whether WINTER will stay around a while or not. If you are not familiar with the history and events surrounding Groundhog Day, check out the link for information on Punxsutawney Phil. For more groundhog pictures, sights, and sounds, visit Hoghaven on the web! Great blog post using Oreos with a free printable from: … [Read more...] about 10 Groundhog Day Activities for Kids!
William Brymner’s “The Picture Book” for Preschool and Kindergarten
"The Picture Book" by William Brymner [1898] is a wonderful and delicate portrait of two girls looking at a picture book. The painting is a contrast of warm grey, blacks, and whites. The whites and blacks are used in the center (to draw attention to the girls and where the picture book is located) while the warm grey colors surround the objects of our attention. Basic Facts for Preschool and … [Read more...] about William Brymner’s “The Picture Book” for Preschool and Kindergarten
Extension Activities for “The Biggest Valentine Ever” by Steven Kroll
Our kids love "The Biggest Valentine Ever" by Steven Kroll. Below are several activities that we hope your children will enjoy after reading the book! Valentine Mouse Craft - The Biggest Valentine Ever Material needed: One pdf file (linked above) for each child, crayons/markers, glue sticks, scissors, and assorted Valentine's stickers/decorations. Print the file (linked above) on heavy … [Read more...] about Extension Activities for “The Biggest Valentine Ever” by Steven Kroll
Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Sorting Activity for Preschool!
Valentine's Day offers many opportunities to discuss colors and color words with your students. Try the following activities to explore colors with your children at home or at school! Candy Heart Color Sorting Mats - candy heart color sorting Materials needed: Candy conversation hearts, candy heart color sorting.pdf (linked above). Give each child a candy heart color sorting work mat and have … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Sorting Activity for Preschool!
5 Little Hearts Powerpoint, Play Dough Mat, and Counting for Preschool!
The Powerpoint show to the tune "5 Little Ducks" can be used with any of the activities below: 5 Little Heart Play Dough Mats - 5 Little Hearts Play Dough Mat Material needed: Red commercial or homemade Play Dough - recipe below, small heart cookie cutters (or the children can mold with their fingers), and one 5 Little Hearts Play Dough Mat (linked above) for each child. Have the children … [Read more...] about 5 Little Hearts Powerpoint, Play Dough Mat, and Counting for Preschool!