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Scrambling for an easy, inexpensive last minute Valentine Activity for you kids? Here are two to help you get started… Heart Lacing Activity All you need is: a hole punch red paper scissors a lace, ribbon or yarn Steps to take: Cut a heart Punch holes around the edge of the heart Lace away [Read On]
Jingle Bells Jingle Bells & Rice Jingle Bells, Rice & a Hand Strainer You also need a bin (we use a medium sized storage container). Invite your child to sift, to discover the jingle bells hidden within the rice. So simple. Thanks for stopping by! I hope we inspired you. Marnie
MATERIALS TWINE (or yarn or a lace, etc) OBJECTS* to thread Small BASKET *The objects I used were random bits of piping. You can find cheap beads at the Dollar Store and intriguing objects to thread from the hardware store. The objects I chose were identical except for color. The direct aim is fine [Read On]
Yesterday I learned amazing things about introducing preschoolers to geography. Here are two easy activities I’d like to share with you courtesy of our amazing instructor, Tammy, from MEIPN. These are hands on, visual tools to get your child to start thinking critically about LAND FORMS. Both activities are paper tearing activities, which are great [Read On]
I learned this one from my son’s co-op preschool. It was a big ‘duh’ moment. Yes, latex medical gloves. Over the years I have created sensory bins, sensory bags and sensory bottles but this idea, my friends, was like coming home. Perfect for Halloween too. So simple. All you need are latex gloves and items [Read On]
A really easy way to get a lot from exploring a pumpkin is by using all the parts after you deconstruct it. We had a pumpkin sensory bag, half of a pumpkin to explore the life cycle and seeds on a plate. I equipped them with Melissa and Doug’s magnifying glass so they could get [Read On]
