Once upon a time, I taught Kindergarten. I loved teaching those little ones, and I really developed my skills for giving children the pre-reading skills they needed to thrive. I knew how to teach children to read. Then, I decided to mosey on into an Intensive Support Classroom for two years. These children were…
Nature Scavenger Hunt (with Printable!)
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? And a scavenger hunt in nature is even better! Today I am so excited to bring you some nature scavenger hunts for kids with a FREE Scavenger Hunt Printable (to make that fun and learning even easier). Scavenger hunts are such a wonderful tool for all sorts of…
15 Beautiful Woodland Craft Ideas for Kids
As the leaves change color and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to embrace the slower pace of autumn with some beautiful woodland craft ideas. From loose-part nature crafts to playful woodland animal masks and puppets, these 15 ideas will connect your little ones with nature while developing their creativity and fine motor…
How to Draw an Owl: A Cute Sensory Owl Art Project
Today, I have a lovely Sensory Owl Art Project from my Little Woodland Artists resource to share with you, perfect for children ages 4 to 8! This art project walks children through how to draw an owl step-by-step, helping them build fine motor skills and practice following directions. Once the drawing is complete, the project…
Homemade Halloween Costumes for the Wild Child
Don’t you just love sweet homemade Halloween costumes? I was perusing Pinterest, as I have been known to do a time or two (hundred), and kept finding these adorable DIY costumes that I thought were perfect for this nature-loving Mama and her little free spirits. Since I know so many of you also fall into…
All About Me Craft: Shape Self-Portraits
Do you know what preschoolers love almost as much as they love snacks? An “All About Me” theme! All About Me is the perfect theme to kick off a new school year, whether at home or in the classroom. Today, I’m going to share my favorite All About Me craft—Shape Self-Portraits! This craft is from the…
All About Me Books for Children 4 to 12 Years Old
Are you ready to dive into an exciting and engaging Family Unit Study all about self-discovery? I’m thrilled to introduce you to my favorite ‘all about me’ books, the perfect companion to my latest Family Unit Study: All About Me! If you’re new here, welcome! Every month, I release a new Family Unit Study that’s…
Fall Kindergarten Activities for 4-6 Year Olds
The fall season in our homeschool is filled with wonderful activities! In this post, I’ve rounded up some great fall kindergarten activities that you can enjoy at home. From arts and crafts to fine motor activities and everything in between, this post contains a bunch of fun fall activities to include in your kindergarten at…
Sign Language Alphabet | Teach Your Child to Sign the Alphabet!
Teaching children the alphabet is one of the first steps toward developing strong literacy skills (it’s actually the second step, but that’s a conversation for another blog post!). Adding sign language into the mix can give your child even more advantages. Learning how to sign the alphabet not only helps with language development but also…
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…
