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Learning to count and make ten can be a tricky concept for preschoolers. It’s one thing to recite the numbers in order from one to ten, but it’s another to understand that you can add two numbers together to equal ten. Especially since there are so many ways to make ten! So I thought theseKeep Reading…
Nothing says “fall” like apples. We don’t really start to see apples on trees around here until late August, but I wanted to start planning some of our fall crafts as early as possible this year. And that’s why I’ve rounded up over 75 adorable and easy apple crafts for kids to make! Apples are associatedKeep Reading…
Do you remember how old you were when you first learned how to recognize shapes? I remember learning about the octagon in particular, because I started looking for STOP signs just so I could say “octagon” and feel really smart. When you’re teaching preschool, shapes are a critical math skill to cover. The great thingKeep Reading…
It’s still warm where we are. (It’s the South. It’ll be warm through November.) But I simply cannot wait for fall. I love fall. It’s easily my very favoritest time of year. And one of the best parts of fall is ripe, juicy apples! So for our latest coffee filter craft project, I’m sharing aKeep Reading…
I’m an absolute sucker for school supplies. At any time of year. So back to school season usually finds me wandering the school supply section of Target like some kind of stationery zombie muttering “Must buy notebooks” to myself. Even kids who aren’t thrilled about going back to school usually love getting new school supplies.Keep Reading…
Nothing says “fall is coming” like apples. I’ve always loved using an apple theme when teaching and apples still make a fun theme for learning in early grades. But instead of just seeing apples everywhere, it’s good for students to learn exactly how apples grow. It’s not only a good science concept – it’s partKeep Reading…
A new school year usually brings a new set of worries for parents…and for kids. I’ve noticed that, as my kids grow older, they start to struggle with feelings of self-consciousness and uncertainty. And the first place I start to notice it is in their writing. Even my bookworms who used to be able toKeep Reading…
Preschoolers absolutely love playing with puzzles. My four-year-old asks to do a puzzle almost every single day. The same one. Over and over again. But that’s a good thing! It means that kids are remembering how the pieces fit together to make a complete picture and solving them more quickly each time. Since we’ve beenKeep Reading…
I know it’s still technically summer, but school in our area starts next week, so we’re fully in the back to school spirit around here. And that means school shopping, open house events, and weeknight meal planning – all of which I’ve been frantically doing for the last couple of days. Our kids are prettyKeep Reading…
It’s already back to school season. Can you believe it? Personally, I’ve had a wonderful summer break and I am not in any way ready to get back to class. I have a pretty strong hunch my kids feel the same way. But, like it or not, summer is coming to an end. So, IKeep Reading…
It’s time for us to share another one of our preschool playdough mats and this time we have cupcakes! Cupcakes are just plain fun. Whenever I say the word “cupcake”, I just start to smile involuntarily. It’s science. So I thought these cupcake playdough mats would be fun for little hands! They’re great for building fineKeep Reading…
We’ve learned quite a bit about animal diets and behavior with our kids. But it can be tough to keep all the information straight in your head afterward. Who lives where? Who eats what? And, once you learn that some animals live on both land and water and that some animals eat both meat and plants, it canKeep Reading…
We’ve always loved teaching our children American Sign Language. We use ASL in our local congregation, but we also like using it to build early literacy skills in our kids. In fact, when we practice spelling words, the kids generally fingerspell each word as they say the letter. I’m convinced that learning to sign hasKeep Reading…
When I was young, I remember learning how to recite the alphabet in order with the ABC song. Actually, I think every child born before 1985 or so learned it that way. I thought I could teach my kids the alphabet in the same way. And they did learn to recite the song. But, whenKeep Reading…
STEAM education is everywhere these days. In fact, many schools now offer specialized classes and camps for kids who have an interest in learning science, technology, engineering, art, and math together. If you’re new to teaching these concepts, though, STEM can be a little intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be! You can actually make STEMKeep Reading…
Does anyone have kids who love to draw? My kids love to sketch and color and draw anything they can. Unfortunately, my artistic skills are somewhat…lacking. I didn’t draw much as a kid and, now that I’m an adult, I have what I call “artistic cowardice”. You know, that feeling when you think your drawingKeep Reading…
Are you ready for a printable unit that is out of this world? We love sharing printable units with you guys! So far, we’ve shared several, including All About Snowflakes, All About Flowers, All About Beaches, and All About Leaves. This time, though, we’re heading up into the universe to learn All About the SolarKeep Reading…
Do your kids like ladybugs? Mine have a love/hate relationship with them. Years ago, our oldest daughter was playing in the backyard when a ladybug flew onto her shirt. Her blood-curdling scream was loud enough to be heard in the next county. I’m almost sure of it. I tried to calm her down and showKeep Reading…
We just posted a fun solar system unit study a couple of weeks back, so while there are a few weeks of summer left, I thought I’d share some wonderful books about the solar system for kids of all ages! I love videos and technology, but there is just nothing like turning the pages of a bookKeep Reading…
Math is one of those topics that children either love or seem to struggle with a little bit. It’s no different in our family. I have one child who seems to “get” math concepts right away, but for the others, it takes a little time. (And preferably a lot of movement.) So that’s why IKeep Reading…
A few years ago, we got to visit the Georgia Aquarium. It was incredible. The kids gathered around each display to look at amazing sea creatures, from Beluga whales to otters. Some of the animals that caught my eye, though, were the jellyfish. I had never seen them up close before and I’d only everKeep Reading…
