Are you ready for summer? I am for sure but not without a solid learning plan at my fingertips. Like any good Montessorian, I create a well-planned environment to give the child liberty to lead his own learning. As you know, I am a huge proponent of self-directed learning and that is how we’re structuring […]
15+ Easy & Fun Summer Activities for Preschoolers & Toddlers
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Every child looks forward to the summertime, right? School is out and the outdoors is calling. Not to mention all the time spent with friends! However, summer can be a time of stress and anxiety for parents wondering what the heck we’re going to do for the next ten weeks without overscheduling our kids! That […]
The Best Summer Essential Oil Tips – What’s in YOUR Bag?
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I am so excited to have my friend, Taylor, guest post on Carrots Are Orange. She is kicking off a series on Summer Essential Oil Tips. Taylor is a nurse living in the Bay Area. She ignited my interest and education of essential oils. Taylor is smart, witty, and a caretaker as a mom, partner, and […]
Super Easy, Fun, & Unforgettable Water Balloon Activities for Kids
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One of the best all-time water activities for kids is the classic water balloon fight! I am super excited to introduce 10 Water Balloon Activities for Kids, super fun games perfectly timed for summer! Simple and inexpensive! Water Balloon Activities for Kids Races Find a hill, fill the balloons, and on your mark, get set, […]
Rock Activities for Kids
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Rocks have to be one of the most versatile real objects to incorporate into fun and learning. Below you will find a list of activities ranging from art to math to science to language. Rock Activities for Kids COLLECTING is an easy learning activity that gets your body moving. Grab a basket and go out for […]
Summer Solstice Learning Activities, Songs, and Books for Kids
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I am mildly obsessed with the solstices. It all started when I spent a week up in Alaska camping landing in Anchorage on June 21 – the summer solstice – at midnight. I didn’t sleep for a week, but it was gorgeous. Winter solstice gets me just the same. In other words, there is a […]