Mosaic Apples -Apple Mosaics Print the .pdf file above for each of your children. Have the children tear or cut small pieces of red construction paper and glue to the apple. The children can also cut or tear small green pieces of construction paper to glue on for the stems. Ask your children why they are excited to be back in school? Have the children copy, stamp, or write their answers on … [Read more...] about Apple Mosaic Crafts and Apple Theme Math for Preschool and Kindergarten!
6 Tips for Helping Preschoolers Get Dressed Independently!
Is your child getting ready to enter Preschool or Kindergarten this year? Learning how to get dressed independently is a BIG milestone. Look at the checklist below to see which skills your child may need work on. Shoes - Lift up the tongue or flap of the shoe, open the shoe, put foot in, and push the heel down into the shoe. With the invention of velcro closures, shoe tying is not a … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Helping Preschoolers Get Dressed Independently!
Are your kids READING this summer? Slimy Bookworm has just what you need!
Our kids are bombarded constantly with advertisements of the newest and coolest stuff. We feel the immense pressure of keeping them on par with their friends so we succumb to their pleas of "I absolutely need to have that!" I am guilty as charged here, but I am working on giving my kids a lot more experiences and time than giving them things. Studies have shown that you get more than your … [Read more...] about Are your kids READING this summer? Slimy Bookworm has just what you need!
Apple Themed Activities for Learning & Play in Preschool!
Our newest theme, APPLES, is now available at The Preschool Toolbox Blog! We are pleased to offer many new and exciting ideas centered around an Apple Themed activities just for kids! If you are looking for a way to get your children into the school year with ease, check it out! The theme includes 40 pages of literacy, science, math, play, cooking, art, power points, all .pdf files for … [Read more...] about Apple Themed Activities for Learning & Play in Preschool!
Want great Craft Ideas for Kids? Meet Freckles Crafts!
What is Freckles Crafts? Freckles Craft Kits are not your run of the mill, commercial type craft kits. Freckles Crafts are uniquely designed, hand packaged and created with you and you child in mind. With Freckles Craft Kits there is no more feeling overwhelmed with having to come up with craft ideas, go to the store (often with kids in tow) locate the craft materials, and get home just to … [Read more...] about Want great Craft Ideas for Kids? Meet Freckles Crafts!
Looking for RESOURCES for KIDS? Check out Mommy Perks!
Shara Lawrence-Weiss Shara is the owner of numerous websites including Mommy Perks, Kids Perks, Early Childhood News and Resources,Personal Child Stories, Reliable Bloggers and Pine Media (co-owned with her husband). She has a background in education, early childhood, journalism, freelance, nanny work and special needs. Shara and her family reside in a small town in Northern Arizona. They … [Read more...] about Looking for RESOURCES for KIDS? Check out Mommy Perks!