It is MARCH! Not only is it March, but it is no longer FEBRUARY! Since these are two of my most favourite things, I thought I would share with you two more of my most favourite things. Today I am sharing with you two of my favourite Spring Learning crafts. I really love learning crafts….
Writing Activity for Kindergarten
Helping our little ones grow independent is such an important skill we need to put in place early on. By creating an activity like this, not only is a valuable learning goal being met but we, as parents, will actually stand a chance at enjoying the hot (ok, warm-ish) cup of coffee. This writing activity…
Dinosaur Activity for Kindergarten: Chocolate Chip Dino Dig!
The time of the dinosaurs is such an interesting subject – and this dinosaur activity for Kindergarten really brings that learning to life. Learning about how these creatures lived so long ago and how they were discovered can be a challenging one for our little ones. With words like paleontology, archeological, and prehistoric swirling around…
Making Ten with Pumpkin Seeds
When I first learned about the idea of teaching children to “make ten” I didn’t fully understand the concept. I mean, sure, teaching children to count up to ten is important. But the idea of making ten goes far beyond counting up to ten. Teaching preschoolers and Kindergarten aged children about this skill is one…
Solar System Activity for Kindergarten
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off! Learning about the solar system is such a great theme. This is loved by all children regardless of age. I am still not sure who had more fun – myself or my little guy! Traveling through space and learning about the world around us took us on a…
Dinosaur Stomp: A Prehistoric Kindergarten Homeschool Project
Did you know…? That’s usually how our conversations about dinosaurs begin. And the truth is, my answer is usually no. I am far from a dinosaur buff, but for those of us with dinosaur loving kids, the obsession is real. For kids, dinosaurs seem to walk that amazing line between science and fantasy. Kids can…
20 Deep Learning Activities in Everyday Life!
Perhaps it is the company I keep or the great big flashing beacon screaming, “WE HOMESCHOOL! IT IS AWESOME!!” But for one reason or another, homeschooling is certainly surrounding me as the hot topic right now. I’ve gotta say… I love it. Whether you homeschool already, you are considering homeschooling, you might think about it…
20 Sparks to Ignite Child-Led Learning
I hope you are excited, my sweet friend, because today I change your LIFE!!! Dramatic, well yes… but true. Today I am going to share with you some magic known as ‘child-led learning.’ Child-led learning is letting your child dive deep into topics of interest. It is seeing your child pour himself into projects that…
Lovely FREE Alphabet Playdough Mats
Learning letters and the alphabet through PLAY is the name of the game right now for little Carter. Using Printable Alphabet Playdough Mats was the activity of the week this time. I wanted to share this awesome (and FREE!) resource with you as well. First of all, let’s chat teaching preschoolers their letters. With Carter,…
STEM and STEAM Activities for Kids
Are you looking for (or wondering about) STEM or STEAM activities for kids? If so, you are in the right place, my friends! This is the ULTIMATE resource list for the best of the best Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Math (STE(A)M) activities. My boys have always loved STEM challenges. And I completely understand why!…