I am so excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to bring you this blog post on Homemade Math Manipulatives (that you really do need to make). Plus an awesome GIVEAWAY – read on! It is hard to keep up with everything in my own home right now, much less everything in the whole world….
Teaching Letters: Uppercase or Lowercase First?
Well, we have a question of the week my friends! “What should I teach first, uppercase or lowercase letters?” When I receive an email about a topic more than 5 times (well, 6 times – so hardly ‘more than 5’ – but I am adding a dramatic flare) it warrants a blog post. So today…
The trouble with fine motor skills
I am very honoured to have been asked to partner with Wikki Stix today to help spread the word about the Unplugged Play Day! I share a lot of kids activities in this space. Some might say, slightly too many. I can’t help it though! I think of a fun activity that I know little…
Porcupine Woodworking Craft
Crafts that involve wood, hammer, and nails are always (always) a hit around here. So I am always on the lookout for fun and creative woodworking crafts for my kids. I was browsing through Pinterest when I saw these cute woodworking hedgehogs by Vszell – simple and perfect for little hands. I popped over to the website…
Rainbow Fine Motor Sensory Bin
Everything coloured. That is the theme in our house right now. The brighter the better. Tons of painting, with the purplest trees you have ever seen. Loads of crafting, with the wildest markers available. Since it is still so white outside, we are making it very spring-like inside. While our first theme is colour, or…
Amazing Fine Motor Activities that Build Dexterity
There is no rush for little hands to write. There is no rush for little hands to write. I know I write this in this space again and again. And I have even created images on the topic! Why do I keep on writing it? Because it is so important. And if something is important…
Super Fun Ways to Play and Learn with STICKERS!
Who doesn’t love stickers? While I was teaching in the classroom I never once ran across a child that did not love a good sticker activity. I am not sure what it is, but stickers are just, plain, awesome. I am partnering with Pipsticks today to share some fun ways to play and learn with…
Nature Walk Ideas for Kids: Leaf Sewing
Pulling this post up from the archives for you today friends, as it is my first day back in the classroom so I have been busily preparing! I will be teaching one day a cycle and otherwise home with my little ones – an incredible balance that I am so fortunate to have. I wanted…
Clothespins Outside {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. This photo on Friday is sort of more an idea on Friday. Bring some clothespins outside! As I am hanging my laundry on the line my little ones clip clothespins to the highest tree leaves they can. They also try to pick up…
Birthday Countdown
The countdown has begun. Already. Though, I suppose, why shouldn’t it? A birthday is a wonderful reason to celebrate, and a 5th birthday? Hardly anything better. With a 5th birthday mere days away (albeit 20 days …) my Sammy was very excited, and ready to do something to get ready for his birthday. I figured…