Have you heard of The Science of Reading? This is a recent document that has been released that is transforming the way we teach children to read. This research has taken place over many decades and involves professionals from all different areas of child development. Thanks to this in-depth, longitudinal research, we now KNOW how…
45 Preschool Farm Theme Activities
What Mama doesn’t love farm crafts for preschoolers in the spring? I wanted to share some of my favourite farm crafts and activities today. But first—guess what’s new over at our farm? We are building a barn! Yep, that’s right, we don’t actually have one yet. Our ladies (now 18 of them, with their trusty…
Days of the Week Activity for Preschoolers
Today, I’m excited to share a lovely days of the week activity with you! I’m a big fan of paper chains—they are fabulous for practicing fine motor skills, patterning, learning letters and sounds, counting down to a special event, or even playing in nature. And now, my dear friend, they are also for practicing the…
Children’s Nursery Rhyme Books: 6 Picks for Preschoolers
Did you know that the ability to rhyme is one of the strongest predictors of early reading success? It’s true! Rhyming is one of seven phonological awareness skills that little ones need to know before they can learn to read. With all of the rhyming and repetition in children’s nursery rhyme books, they are perfect…
Quick-Dry Rainbow Salt Tray
We all have different strengths and different needs, right? One of my strengths, I do believe, is my willingness to let my little ones get messy. It really doesn’t bother me one bit watching them slosh paint on the table, drip paintbrushes on the ground, or see those painted little hands touch freshly washed hair….
Rainbow Fine Motor Sensory Bin
Everything colored. That is the theme in our house right now. The brighter, the better. Tons of paintings, with the purplest trees you have ever seen. Loads of crafting, with the wildest markers available. Since it is still so drab outside, we are making it very spring-like inside (hence a Rainbow Sensory Bin in January)….
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Ideas for Families!
If you are staying home this New Year with the little ones, why not make the absolute most of it? Wish the old year farewell, welcome the New Year with those you hold dearest, and make some amazing memories too with these New Year’s Eve ideas! I have found some absolutely Rockin’ New Year’s Eve…
Christmas Games for Kids
Do you have a Christmas party coming up? We have our annual co-op party and I need to plan a few Christmas games for kids. Well, I went down that Pinterest wormhole, friends, and found the BEST of the best! There are Christmas games that will get those kids moving, fine motor and coordination building…
Snowman Bird Feeder Craft for Preschoolers
This Saturday was spent making a snowman bird feeder craft for preschoolers. It turned out SO adorable I knew I had to share it with you. One of my little boys has a soft spot for animals. He adores them on a level I (a self-proclaimed animal lover) simply cannot match. The level of empathy…
45 Christmas Crafts for 3 Year Olds!
Time to break out the Christmas crafts for kids! These ideas will keep you and your little ones in the holiday crafting mood for quite some time. Most of these are perfect for preschoolers and even the littlest of holiday crafters! Christmas crafts for preschoolers are not too hard to find, however, TRUE preschool…