For over 25 years, Melissa and Doug have provided preschoolers with delightful play opportunities through innovative designs that challenge creativity in young kids. Melissa and Doug proudly promote play in the preschool years through products that successfully engage children in playful activities. We love Melissa and Doug products and use their highly crafted items in our classroom at home on … [Read more...] about Thinking Beyond the {Pizza Party} Box in Preschool – Best Christmas Toys from @MelissaAndDoug
NEW! @LEGO_Education #Preschool Products to Build! Explore! Learn!
In celebration of the 2013 NAEYC conference, LEGO Education has offered two samples from the new LEGO Education preschool products for us to review. The LEGO Education products were sent to us free of charge; all opinions expressed below are our own (and those of our students). LEGO Education is part of the LEGO Group which inspires kids to develop hands-on critical thinking skills through … [Read more...] about NEW! @LEGO_Education #Preschool Products to Build! Explore! Learn!
Simple Pinecone Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Preschool!
On a recent nature walk, our kids collected a basket of pinecones. We observed them, used our sense of touch to learn about textures, added a cinnamon scent so they smelled good, and then decided to use them to make a pinecone ornament craft for our classroom Christmas Tree! Pinecone Christmas Tree Ornaments Materials needed: Assorted colors of Wikki Stix, scissors, and pinecones (if … [Read more...] about Simple Pinecone Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Preschool!
The PuzzleMouse Project – Harvard Medical School
In the past week, I was emailed by Jena Daniels, the Clinical Project Coordinator in Dr. Dennis Wall’s lab at Harvard Medical School, and asked if I would help (via this blog and various social media outlets) to get the word out about The PuzzleMouse Project. Please take a moment to read about this important study and participate if you can! Their team is seeking caregivers of children between … [Read more...] about The PuzzleMouse Project – Harvard Medical School
Sweet Potato Cake, Pilgrim Cheese Sticks…Thanksgiving Treats Your Kids Might Eat!
As we prepare for our kid's table this Thanksgiving, we are thinking of ways to ward off hunger pains before our evening meal is served! Your kids might find these afternoon treats to their liking! Sweet Potato Cake This cake can also be made into miniature muffins for a bite-sized snack for mid-afternoon! Ingredients you'll need: 1/2 cup of oil 1/2 cup of applesauce 2 eggs 1 cup of … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Cake, Pilgrim Cheese Sticks…Thanksgiving Treats Your Kids Might Eat!
Black Friday F8
If you’re a fan of the following pages on Facebook, you’re entitled to the 10 free entries in the Countdown to Black Friday Giveaway. If not, you can become one here. Click on each link in the Rafflecopter form below to see if you’re a fan or become a new one. a Rafflecopter giveaway Please click on the follow button to follow each Twitter user. Then go back to the rafflecopter form … [Read more...] about Black Friday F8