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The order for teaching letter recognition to kids

Teaching Letter Recognition – What Order to Introduce Letters

February 12, 2022 by Sarah 58 Comments

Wondering about the order for teaching letters to your little ones? I’m on it! I feel as though I am always writing about waiting to teach letter recognition. Wait and let little hands get strengthened by other activities. Wait until little minds have had ample time to hear different words and sounds. But a day…

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These are incredible woodworking projects for kids - and even preschoolers!

Incredible Woodworking Projects for Handy Kids!

March 3, 2021 by Sarah 5 Comments

Do you have a handy kid? All of my little ones amaze me with what they are capable of (when I give them the opportunity to show me, that is). And woodworking projects are no exception! Madeline didn’t have too many opportunities when she was little, I’m afraid to say. I cringed with the idea…

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This is such a cool science experiment and a great craft too. A true STEAM activity for kids! Use only vinegar to turn milk into plastic. #scienceexperiments #scienceexperimentsforkids #scienceforkids #sciencelesson #kidsactivities #learningactivities #HowWeeLearn #funforkids #STEM #STEAM

Turn Milk into Plastic!

January 28, 2019 by Sarah 204 Comments

Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I didn’t. I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with my Kindergarteners last week. We love easy science experiments! There I was, armed with gallons of cream (which as it…

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Kindergarten teacher playdough recipe

The Ultimate No Cook Playdough Recipe

January 23, 2019 by Sarah 96 Comments

Sometimes it is fabulous to have a trick or two up your sleeve for when you need a quick craft or activity to save the day. My ULTIMATE, Easy, No Cook Playdough Recipe is definitely one trick that needs to be up there friends.  Five minutes to make, and lasts for 6 months! I am…

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Relaxing, calming activities for preschoolers. Perfect quiet time activities for busy kids! #busybags #toddleractivities #preschoolactivities #quiettime #calmingactivities #sensoryplay #sensorybins

Calming Activities for Preschoolers

January 2, 2019 by Sarah Leave a Comment

If you have a preschooler I guarantee that you also have a need for these calming activities! Calming activities for preschoolers would definitely be in the parenting handbook (if only there was one). My boys tend to be on the busy side, so I am sure to include a few extra calming bins with our…

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Awesome science experiment for kids this Fall. Why do autumn leaves change color? Such a cool activity! #science #experiment #autumn #kidsactivities #STEM #preschool #kids

Science Experiment: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?

July 30, 2018 by Sarah 71 Comments

  Science experiments for kids are big in our home.  My kids love them – and so do I.  While teaching Kindergarten I made science experiments a priority.  Kids are so naturally curious about the world around them and science experiments bring this learning fully to life. This is my ABSOLUTE favourite science experiment of…

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Simple but AMAZING science experiments for kids!

43 Science Experiments to BLOW Your Kid’s Mind!

June 19, 2018 by Sarah 2 Comments

Science is really cool. There are so many amazing things in this world of ours. So many science experiments for kids that just make me stop and say, “whoa” … or “wow” … or “What the …!!” (depending, of course, on my company). Children, as we know, are naturally curious. They naturally want to learn…

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Learning letters game with running and fun!

An A-maze-ing Learning Letters Game!

July 24, 2017 by Sarah 13 Comments

Sometimes I feel like I am very productive and a real go-getter! And sometimes I feel like I am pretty much doing the same thing day in and day out. This blog of mine, which I love so very much, reminds me that I really do the latter. The same thing, day in and day…

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No prep, no mess, independent activities for kids, even preschoolers, to do instead of watching TV!

15 Things to Do Instead of TV (No Prep, Independent, Right Now Activities!)

July 5, 2016 by Sarah 14 Comments

*** updated with FREE PRINTABLE!***Well, day one of summer made me realize a difference from last year. We are going to need to put some limits on screen time. Given it was a rainy day, but my kids were still watching TV way too much. It’s funny how easy it is to slip into that…

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The ONE incredible trick for teaching kids to STOP and THINK when dealing with problems!

Teaching Kids to STOP and THINK

February 9, 2016 by Sarah 4 Comments

My little boys are incredible people. Kind, funny, and smart — and impulsive as the dickens. They are certainly not alone. In the kindergarten classroom I see the same things again and again and again. Little ones hitting, pushing, interrupting, yelling, grabbing, and tattling. Why? Simple. They are still very little. And making good choices…

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