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My approach to introducing a topic to my sons has evolved into a slower paced, very concrete at the start one. So when I decided to introduce Parts of a Seed to my sons, I decided to start with purely sensory activities that will hook them into the learning for a longer haul. We have [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]
Sound Cylinders are a piece of the Montessori Sensorial curriculum specifically within the Auditory sense. The products made by amazing Montessori companies like Nienhuis and Bruins are beautifully made and I drool whenever I am in the company of any of their products. However there are some Montessori materials that are easy to do yourself. [Read On]
A few weeks ago we had an Earth Day Party. I was a little disappointed that the “plant a seed” activity didn’t execute as I had hoped. The kids found the bush beans seeds and scatted them throughout our yard and into the sensory bins. Yesterday I finally started to clean up the piles of [Read On]
Here are a few simple Mexico/Cinco de Mayo themed ideas to do with your preschoolers! Have fun! Art These FREE Printable Coloring Pages are great because not only are they free but they are fun to color AND help kids learn about the symbols associated with Mexico and the Cinco de Mayo holiday. At (almost) [Read On]
When the pasta was all ready to bring out back for the “big surprise” as I phrased it to my toddler, the rain began to pour down. It was a mild day so I asked my boys, “Who wants to get soaked??” They jumped with glee. We put our rain gear on (sort of) and [Read On]
