Many parents and teachers avoid presenting The Solar System to younger children as they feel the material is too complicated. Young children are amazed by the stars and the planets; they see the sun, the moon, and can view some planets in the night sky. By offering age appropriate learning and play activities, parents and teachers can plant tiny seeds of knowledge that will blossom as the … [Read more...] about The Wonder of the Solar System for Young Kids!
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It’s Just a “Stone’s Throw Away” to Learning & Play the Nature Way!
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!
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!
St. Patrick’s Day Play, Crafts, and Science for Kids!
If you are looking for PLAY suggestions for St. Patrick's Day, please take some time to explore the links below. Our many thanks go out to the awesome bloggers who were willingly to share their own activities...with you! From Parent Teach Play - "St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it! While it’s sort of a “little” holiday in the grand scheme of things, it’s one of my absolute … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Play, Crafts, and Science for Kids!
Yerkes Observatory, the Sun, and the Miracle of THE SON!
This past week, we had the privilege of touring the Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, WI. I have always loved visiting planetariums and observatories; there is a sense of wonder and honor of our Universe that I wished to introduce to our youngest son. As an adult, astronomy is fascinating. It is a connection, both spiritual and emotional, to a God that is greater than ALL we have the … [Read more...] about Yerkes Observatory, the Sun, and the Miracle of THE SON!
Fall and Thanksgiving Science Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Halloween Tasting Activity - Halloween Science Recording Sheet Materials needed: Apple juice or cider, milk, or another liquid that flavoring can be added to, different flavors for the children to try (we chose cinnamon, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, and cranberry flavorings for our experiment (*please note any allergies among your students before making "flavoring" decisions and/or doing this … [Read more...] about Fall and Thanksgiving Science Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten