Magnets are incredible tools for learning. We have tons of magnets around here, and all of them promote different yet very important skills. Since we use and love magnets so often, I decided I would share our favorites. As I started going through our magnetic activities, I kept finding more and more and more! Apparently I am a magnet hoarder. And I even want more -- I may need a magnet View Post
No-Rust Magnetic Discovery Bottle
Magnetic Discovery bottles are a perfect science and sensory activity! The problem is that they rust when you add water. Thankfully, I have found a solution! Now you can make long-lasting discovery bottles that don't rust. Here's our new and improved no-rust magnetic discovery bottle. Therapists have told me that they love these sensory bottles because it has so many benefits! Just like any View Post
The Perfect First Calendar for the Home or Classroom
Calendar time can look so cute, so perfect, and so inviting for learning and... completely flop. Actually, that can happen with anything we present to children! In an effort to help children understand the days of the week and the months of the year in an age appropriate way, Jamie (from Play to Learn Preschool) and I came up with this calendar. It's a perfect first calendar for the home, and of View Post
DIY Name Stamps
Name recognition is a staple to my preschool curriculum! If the children learn only one thing from me (but let's hope it's waaaay more), it is how to identify their names. For today's back to school themed blog hop, I decided to try out this DIY Name Stamp. Sometimes the first week of school is intimidating, and the only thing a child wants is familiarity and acceptance. Hopefully this will View Post
Potty Training: Is There a Magic Age?
I get this question a lot! What age should a child be potty trained? Is there a magic age? With almost 15 years of potty training experience, I can definitely help you out! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you want to potty train your child at one, I'm going to tell you, "whoa! slam on those brakes!" One year olds just started walking -- literally! Now, if they ask View Post
CD Process Art
I am so thrilled to share this wonderful process art activity that my children absolutely loved. We took the idea from the book Action ART: HANDS-ON ACTIVE ART ADVENTURES by MaryAnn Kohl and Barbara Zaborowski. I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for a review. As always, all opinions are completely my own. CD Process Art This CD twisting activity can be found on page 43. View Post
Ocean Creature Sensory Bottle
Take a look at this ocean beauty! Yes, the sea creatures are actually staying suspended!! Did I mention that this discovery bottle was so easy to make!?! Ocean Creature Sensory Bottle I definitely can't take credit for this gorgeous sea creature sensory bottle. My friend, Cathy, made one for her preschool class as part of her preschool curriculum and snapped a photo for me. I told her View Post
Learn With Play — Over 150 Ways
Today I am so thrilled to share a book that has just been released which I am a co-author of. It is called Learn With Play -- 150+ Activities for Year- Round Fun & Learning. This book is perfect for: Curriculum ideas Activities to do at home with little ones Gifts for those who teach or have young children This book is full of ideas that are perfect for year-round activities as View Post
Puffy Paint Recipe on Canvas Art
I'm sharing my favorite puffy paint recipe which only needs three ingredients! We painted it on a canvas, and it turned out so gorgeous. This recipe is so easy! We absolutely loved the process of making ours and then touching it after it dried. Make sure to follow my important tip below to make it turn out the way ours did. This puffy paint is so different from others because when it dries, it View Post
Take Incredible Photos of Children {Time Sensitive}
As a teacher, parent, and blogger, there is one tool that I have come to cherish: my DSLR camera! I've been able to capture incredible smiles, my children's first steps, and amazing moments through my in home preschool. It’s SO important to savor it all… to relish those moments. But you know what’s equally important, if you ask me? To be able to look back and relish those moments all over View Post