Do you have little ones who are ready for some writing practice? I've come up with space-themed number writing practice cards, and I'll show you a great way to adapt it for pre-writing or writing practice. I have to put out a word of caution though! I used to teach children to write by handing them a marker, and some of them were definitely not ready! As I've looked back on some of the View Post
Drip Painting Easter Egg Art
This Easter Egg art project is perfect for a simple art activity that children love! I can remember the first story I heard about process art. I was appalled! Why would anyone just let their child get paint all over themselves? Now I have to laugh at myself because this one of my own children's favorite activities. We love process art, and our most recent drip painting Easter egg art activity View Post
Take a Peek into Our Tea Time Tradition
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlissfulMoments #CollectiveBias When I was traveling abroad (long before having children), I fell completely in love with the concept of tea time. It’s not widely practiced in the U.S., and I was pretty sure that I discovered one of the best kept secrets. It’s completely genius! Take a View Post
Amazing Rainbow Sensory and Discovery Bottles
From calm down jars and magnetic discovery bottles, rainbow discovery bottles are some of the most beautiful. I've found some of the most amazing rainbow sensory and discovery bottles that I can't wait to share. Now you don't have to wait until after it rains to see a rainbow, you can look at one anytime! Let's start with the rainbow sensory bottles that are the most famous -- rainbow calm down View Post
When You Can’t Afford Preschool
I'm going to call out the elephant in the room. It's nearly taboo to talk about what to do when you can't afford preschool. What a sinking feeling that is, yet so many parents experience this. I've been in these shoes even. After having several people privately ask me about the topic, I decided to break the silence. Preschool has not been at the front of your mind, but you just keep hearing View Post
Tips to Work Smarter, Not Harder in Child Care
Every year that I have been in the early childhood field, I have faced the same problem. There is never enough time in the day to get everything done! It didn’t matter whether I was in the classroom or whether I was the administrator -- I always had a long "to do" list. I’m going to share with you some of the best ways to gain back your time. We all could use tips to work smarter, not harder in View Post
Rainbow Counting Bear Discovery Bottles
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