I have had rainbow counting bear discovery bottles in my head for over a year now, and seeing them in person was even more amazing than I had imagined. In fact, I planned to make just one. After the kids and I fell in love with it though, we decided to make two more! Our rainbow bear sensory bottles are just a few of the beautiful rainbow sensory bottles from the Discovery Bottles Blog Hop, View Post
Rainbow Marble Painting Process Art
Are you ready for a simple process art activity that turns out beeeautiful? This week we did a rainbow marble painting process art activity, and it reminded me why I did this every month when I was a toddler teacher. It's just so much fun! Children love using marbles to paint, and the process of painting with them is amazing. If you are doing a rainbow theme, you are in luck! There are 20 more View Post
Calendar Time Activities
Calendar time is a hot topic! Is there even a place for it in the early childhood classroom, or should we completely throw it out? I am someone who believes that there are amazing ways to make calendar time activities successful and meaningful. Here are some of my absolute favorite ways to use a calendar with young children that are modified and developmentally appropriate. Making Calendar Time View Post
How to Make a Color Mixing Sensory Bottle
Ever since the first time I ever laid eyes on a color mixing sensory bottle, I was in love. But then I saw the price tag -- eeeek! I decided to try and make my own at that point. I love a good science challenge, and now I can't wait to show you how to make a color mixing sensory bottle or discovery bottle of your own too. Color Changing Sensory Bottle We absolutely love our color mixing View Post
How to Make a Perfect Sensory Bottle
Make a perfect sensory bottle with these tips and tricks from a sensory bottle addict! I think it’s safe to say that I’m a slight sensory bottle addict. Since we’ve made so many around here, I wanted to share my best tips and tricks about how to make a sensory bottle -- the sensory bottle you've been wishing for and dreaming of. A perfect sensory bottle is what you want it to be, View Post
Pre-Writing Alphabet Practice with Conversation Hearts
When it comes to writing, I begin by teaching children letter formation without a pencil or pen. Instead, we do themed activities just like this pre-writing alphabet practice with conversation hearts. We love Valentine's Day activities, and this is a great fine motor idea to add to your February preschool themes. Candy hearts are so fun to play with that I always make new games with them each View Post
Color Mixing Sensory Bottle
Whenever I need to whip up a quick activity, color mixing is one of my top picks! Color mixing activities are always exciting and a perfect learning opportunity. Today I have a color mixing sensory bottle with three easy ingredients! This color mixing sensory bottle is part of my Discovery Bottles Blog Hop, and this month the theme is Valentine's Day. And while this is perfect for Valentine's Day, View Post
Winter Books for Children
These winter books for children are a great read to introduce snow, cold weather, and the magic of wintertime. Winter is such a magical season! Whether you live in a cold-weather area or in a tropical place, there is something so mesmerizing about snow. For even more amazing books for any time of year, see our list of the best preschool books. It doesn't snow in Florida, where we live... so I View Post
Star Wars Perler Bead Lightsabers
We are experiencing perler bead mania over here, and my kids are making everything in sight. One of the newest creations is Star Wars perler bead lightsabers. These are designed by my six-year-old and definitely a great perler bead activity for little hands. In fact, it is a perfect project for a beginner! I introduce perler beads to the kids when they turn four-years-old. Most children are View Post
Should Children Share?
I want so badly for my children to be thoughtful, giving people who think of others first. Is it too much to ask for children who are kind?!? This is a typical scenario at our home. "Mawwwwwwm, he won't share with meeeee!!!" Instantly, my patience completely drains. Why don't they just figure this out? How come I have to intervene time after time? Can't they just learn to View Post