This week, I have been sharing an in-depth look at my outdoor-inspired resource, Nature School: Connect, Learn, and Play Outside. Nature School uses things like rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt, and sand to help teach your preschooler all sorts of skills through playing outside. Today, I’m going to share one of the Nature School activities…
Nature Activities for Preschoolers | Stick Weaving
Being in nature is both beneficial and refreshing. There are countless wonderful advantages to spending time outdoors—fresh air, sunshine, and the opportunity to connect with and learn from the natural world. That’s why so many of my resources incorporate nature-based activities. Nature School is a fabulous outdoor-inspired resource you can get as part of my Everything…
Turn Milk into Plastic!
Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was, armed with…
How to Make Rock Candy | Edible Science!
What better way to spark kids’ interest in science than with candy? And no, I’m not talking about using candy as a bribe to get them to do schoolwork! I mean, learn the science behind how to make rock candy! This sweet experiment comes from my Edible Science Family Unit Study, and it’s not only…
Plant Science Experiments
The world of plants and seeds is full of fascinating science, just waiting to be explored. In this blog post, I’ve gathered my favorite plant science experiments that are both fun and educational. From sprouting seeds to exploring how light, water, and soil affect plant growth to experiments with flowers and leaves, there’s something here…
Learning Letter Sounds with a Weather Activity
There has been lots of talk about the weather happening! Warm and sunny one day, cold and raining the next day. We all just seem to gravitate towards small talk about the weather. It may just be me, but I love it! The weather is a wonderful topic to spark learning with little ones! Whether…
Spring Equinox Crafts and Activities for Kids
It is officially springtime! Yesterday was the spring equinox, and after a long winter, I know I’m ready for a seasonal change. I love learning about how the Earth shifts and changes throughout the year affect Mother Nature. The spring equinox is a reminder that everything is constantly evolving. Nature is waking up, and it’s…
Spring Craft Idea: Flower-Pressed Luminaries
Guess what!!?? The start of spring is just a few short days away! I cannot wait for some longer days, more sunshine, birds chirping, and flowers blooming. The spring equinox is on March 20th; this is when the day will be equally as long as the night. Then each day after will be a little…
Setting Goals with Children: 5 Tips for Success!
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I make goals. I am a big believer in setting (and reaching) goals, and I want to instill this in my kids as well. Goals are not the be-all and end-all, they need to be flexible. But I also know that they can be amazingly effective. This speaks to…
10 Winter Solstice Crafts and Activities for Kids
The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It’s a great time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun and educational activities for your little ones! Winter solstice crafts and activities like nature journaling can help children appreciate the beauty and significance of this time of year. …