I have been having a blast reading through our recent deluge of comments spam. While it is rather annoying (and the primary reason I moderate comments), it can be a relief just to tell someone else. JUST FOR FUN: If you have comment spam on your blog or website, tweet the "best of the best" to a new hashtag on Twitter: #commentspamsun. Each week, will we choose 3 of the funniest, most … [Read more...] about SUNDAYS: Comment Spam EXPOSED! Just for fun….
Family Childcare & Blogging: A private post in a public setting.
Why do you blog? A friend asked me that question last week. A simple, yet somehow private question about a public forum. The answer is more complex. At first glance, I blog because I teach young children and want to share what I know works to help them play and learn. I want to leave my own personal mark for future generations who care for young children. Much of that is true, but there … [Read more...] about Family Childcare & Blogging: A private post in a public setting.
Kids Pick: Top 20 Websites for Learning & Play! (PreK-2)
We asked our kids to pick 20 of the 35 websites we use during the year for our "TOP 20 LIST!" The website votes are counted and their TOP 20 list is given below! As a teacher, I love the sites they picked (and included four of my own that teach internet safety/digital citizenship). The kids chose a wonderful assortment of kid-friendly resources for playing and learning this summer. … [Read more...] about Kids Pick: Top 20 Websites for Learning & Play! (PreK-2)
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!
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!