This one is for the mamas and papas, the homeschoolers, the grandparents, and the play-based learning lovers who want peace of mind and fun-filled, well-rounded education all year long. Better yet… for a lifetime! If that’s you — buckle up, because this year’s Black Friday deal is going to knock your cozy socks off! This…
10 Winter Solstice Crafts and Activities for Kids
The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It’s a great time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun and educational activities for your little ones! Winter solstice crafts and activities like nature journaling can help children appreciate the beauty and significance of this time of year. …
Play-Based Learning: The Little Flower Shop
“How on Earth does she know how to subtract using decimals???” I just love it when my husband is blown away by the knowledge of our little ones! Of course this was not at all found in our Grade One math curriculum – it was discovered through play! Play-based learning is THE WAY to teach…
Preschool Scavenger Hunts: 5 Fun, No Prep Ideas!
One of my favorite activities to enjoy with preschoolers is a simple walk. Whether it’s a walk to the park, a walk around the neighborhood, or a walk on some nature trails, the fresh air lifts our spirits and presents so many learning opportunities. Especially when you have one of these no-prep preschool scavenger hunts…
15 Fun Beach Activities & Games for Preschoolers
Earlier this week, I shared with you one of my favorite beach activities for preschoolers—muffin tray games! Today, I thought I would share some more of our favorite beach activities and games for preschoolers. You can enjoy these beach activities without any prep and without having to lug a bunch of extra toys along with…
Art for Mama {A Gift for Mother’s Day}
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! I am sending you the warmest wishes for a sweet day full of homemade goodies from your little ones. It is such a privilege to be a mama, though that doesn’t mean it is an easy role. You do so much for those little ones of yours! I wanted to share…
DIY Math Manipulatives for Fractions, Geometry, and More!
Ready to get creative with your learning tools?! In this blog post, I’ll share some fantastic DIY math manipulatives that you can easily whip up at home. You’ll find ideas for number sense, making 10, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and more. The ideas all use everyday materials (or ones you can easily pick…
Make a Potato SEED Head!
Norah and I had so, so, so much fun with this seed craft for kids a few years back! So much so, that I simply had to share it with you again. Even though seed activities for kids are ‘sprouting’ all over this blog already… I mean, we have done seeds in mason jars, seed…
Free Printable Toadstool Counting Cards
Did you know that a local mama creates all of the beautiful watercolor art for our Curriculum and Family Unit Study cover pages? Every time she creates something new, I am absolutely blown away by how stunning her artwork is! And her latest cover page design for Nature School was no exception. When I saw…
All About Me Activities for Preschoolers
Are you planning an All About Me theme for your preschooler? These fun All About Me activities covering science, literacy, math, art, and sensory play will be great additions to any unit! With these hands-on activities, preschoolers will playfully learn about their body, their name and age, their family, their interests, and their emotions. All…