Combine fine motor skills, process art, and the magic of the season with this Christmas tree window activity. My friend Trisha did this great activity, and I asked her to share! I started by drawing a large tree on our door window using a green Crayola Window Markers (ours were the crystal effect window markers listed below, but any green would work) . I let my girls color it in while I View Post
Colored Candy Canes Science Experiment
One of my favorite parts about the holidays is making easy science experiments. I pulled out these candy canes from my "old candy stash" to make a colored candy canes science experiment. Old candy is a scientific treasure here. We get so excited when a holiday gives us a reason to discover, ask questions, and explore. This time, our question was: Which color candy cane will lose its stripes View Post
Gingerbread Slime Recipe
I am sharing our gingerbread slime recipe as well as a video on how to make it yourself. My two oldest make this slime recipe completely by themselves, so you'll see what a simple process it is in their video. If you have never made slime before, we will walk you through the process! Slime is a wonderful sensory activity, and despite it's name, it is really not slimy. It's smooth and rubbery! A View Post
Jingle Bells Math Station
Make this inviting and simple jingle bells math station in a cinch! Can you believe I said inviting and math in the same sentence!?! I mean I like math -- but I know not all of us do. These jingle bell activities are irresistible though, and since I am a fan of quick and easy setup, there is no hard work on your part. If you are looking for more seasonal theme ideas, be sure to check out our View Post
Turkey Color and Number Match Montessori Activity
Practice some of the most foundational math skills with this fun and inviting turkey color and number match Montessori inspired activity. I've included a free printable so that you can set this up in a breeze! What a perfect addition this would be to a math center for hands-on learning! It is designed for younger children and older children, so whether a child is working on colors, numbers, or View Post
Alphabet Bead Sand Tray Loose Parts Play
Do you have an item around that you just find irresistible? For me and my kids, it's alphabet beads -- and a sand tray. I decide to put the two together to make an alphabet bead sand tray loose parts play invitation. Two words describe this activity: pure bliss! I could just run my hands through a giant container of alphabet beads! Wouldn't that be so fun! The smooth texture and inviting View Post
Musical Shaker Sensory Bottle
This musical shaker sensory bottle with beads has been a huge win for my kiddos. Now that I have another sweet baby in the house, it has been so fun making activities that my big kids and the baby all love. It makes a gentle sound when shaken, similar to a rainstick. The baby finds it irresistible. And the big kids love to make her giggle. Awww, these moments! Does anyone else ever wish the View Post
Cute Ghost Sensory Smash
Combine recycled eggs with shaving cream to make this fun cute ghost sensory smash game! The past few years around Halloween my girls have enjoyed throwing and Smoking Boo Bombs and watching them explode all over. You can find all of the directions to making Smoking Boo Bombs on Growing a Jeweled Rose. This year I wanted to put a twist on things. So we filled some eggs with shaving cream! It View Post
Alphabet Sensory Bag
Isn't this alphabet sensory bag so inviting!?! We have been enjoying squishing it and finding the alphabet letter jewels hidden in it. It's the perfect blend of learning the alphabet and sensory exploration. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. This alphabet sensory bag works two-fold. It is a great and fun learning activity, but it is also a tool. A tool for View Post
Books for Teaching Themes
Some of my best preschool lesson plans have been made through themes. Whenever my classes have shown an interest in a particular topic, one of my first ways to organize for it is to find books about that topic. I've compiled books for teaching themes, and I'm including some of my all-time favorite educational books. Teaching through themes is not only engaging to young children but it also View Post