Is there anything better than a spring rain? After the long, cold winter, we welcome that spring rain around here. Washing away all the snow and ice, getting the ground ready for our plants. We really do welcome the rain. At least the first rain. And the second. Maybe even the third. But come that…
How are Stalactites Formed? A Scientific Demonstration
The love of science is alive and well in our house right now. Both boys love everything dinosaur right now, with a fascination for space (amazingly awesome) close behind. I thought it was a great time to do some simple science experiments. We will be doing one with walking water soon, but today I think…
The Classic Tin Can Telephone {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is a photo. But most times I just can’t help myself. Do you remember this childhood classic? Two tin cans with holes punched in the top (we hammered in nails and then removed them), a piece of string knotted on the inside of the can, some…
The Great Sticker Trick {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is a photo! This great trick for stickers allows little fingers to peel them all on their own. Great for developing fine motor skills and independence. Simply peel off the back sticker, and all the little stickers remain. Making them perfect for Quiet Boxes!! And it…
Making a Town
With the thrill of March, or more so the thrill of the good-bye to February, we have been getting rather creative. We do love to create and explore on any day of the week, but lately we have been getting even more out of the box with our ideas … case and point – this…
Yarn Bombed Chair Turned Dollhouse
The verdict is still out as to whether this idea is brilliant, or ridiculous. And perhaps it is one of those ideas that will depend on the eye of the beholder. To me, as you might imagine as the creator, this idea is genius. To my hubby this idea seems a tad unorthodox. Of course…
Rainbow Craft and Snack {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday – because sometimes all you need is the photo. And maybe a sentence for supplies: We made this cute rainbow snack (and yes, it is a treat, unhealthy, and very unlike me – but it’s February and we are in survival mode!) using a dry spaghetti noodle, fruit loops, and marshmallows. …
Learning with a BIG and Simple Catapult
Very hard to believe, but the first day we used our log balancing beam, we simply used it for balancing. The boys were so engaged with that neat activity that they didn’t even notice it’s launching capability. Until Day 2. Sam stepped on the beam a little bit too quickly and noticed how fast the…
Simply Awesome Gross Motor Activity for Preschoolers!
Are the February blues settling in for you? I certainly hope not … but I must admit February is simply not my best month. And with another week ahead that is going to be colder than cold, I thought I would share a fun gross motor activity for preschoolers! My little ones have been loving…
Move and Learn to Pattern
My most recent year teaching I taught in a unique classroom. I was the teacher for 14 students with profound learning disabilities. This was a class for 12 year olds, and these children had average or above average intelligence, but most couldn’t read or write. Why? They learned differently. Each child had struggled through school…