I love how connected I felt with my preschooler during this dream catcher craft! My son sat in my lap, my arms around him, my hands guiding his fingers as he looped the thread over his woven hibiscus branch to create his first knot. It was quiet as he focused. There was a moment of closeness and calm. Then,…
Nature Craft for Preschoolers
Fall is a time of change for a lot of people. Change can be hard to handle sometimes, which is why this nature craft for preschoolers can be such a pick-me-up to your week! Not convinced??? Let me guide you through some easy steps to bond with your preschooler and grow together in gratitude. Nature…
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…
Color By Letter and Word Family Printable Pages
Who doesn’t love coloring pages? I know they are always a big hit during Quiet Time over here. Recently, I combined a few of my passions, resulting in these 78 FREE Color-by-Letter Coloring Pages! One of my passions, as you might know, is quiet time. Quiet time helps me add a lovely rhythm to our…
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…
Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers at Home
Some of my favorite memories as a child include doing fine motor activities at home. We had a special spot growing up called the “cracking rock”. I used it as inspiration for these fine motor activities for preschoolers that I’m sharing with you today. I am thrilled to share this fun activity with you because…
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…
Recycled Material Crafts for Preschool Pirate Play
My preschooler has reached an age where pretend play is his most valued part of the day. From superheroes to chef, he’s exploring new roles and developing his imagination. To encourage his imaginative and creative thought, we decided to take some of our materials destined for recycling and extend their life through crafting and play….
Bubble Sensory Play For Toddlers
There is no denying that there is something magical about kids and bubbles. Starting with little babies, playing with bubbles help with visual tracking. As kids get older and start to blow bubbles on their own, playing with bubbles helps to strengthen the muscles in their mouth and jaw for speech development, while also building…
