Are you planning circle time activities, or are you looking to revamp your circle time ideas? Whether you are new to circle time or a veteran teacher looking to add more interest to your large group time, I am here to help. I'll be sharing: How Circle Time is Important Circle time is a staple to the preschool classroom day! It can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially when you welcome in a View Post
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Easy Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano Eruption for Kids
Need a super simple baking soda and vinegar volcano recipe? This one takes about three minutes to prep (and the kids get to help). It uses six common ingredients, and there is no mess to clean up afterward! If simple and no cleaning is music to your ears, you're in the right place. We've made this five times in the past two weeks, so it's definitely a loved activity here. I have View Post
Disney’s Magic Kingdom…With the Littles!
Here is another Moment with Marta. This time it's a *magical* moment, and I am soaking it all in before we head to Disney World in the spring. We just returned from our Florida vacay with our littles…including a 2-day visit to the Magic Kingdom. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity that we were able to provide to our boys – 5 ½ and 3 ½. While there are some AH-MAZING View Post
DIY Bug Collection
This is another wonderful post from Marta*. I asked her to share with us her fascinating bug collection. These are definitely a great asset to teaching children about the parts of bugs as well as helping overcome a fear of bugs. So here it is, a step by step tutorial on how to make a bug collection of your own! The full bug collection, in all its glory on Z-man’s wall. DIY Bug View Post
Managing the Mountain of Mess AKA Toys
I am currently watching an episode of "Hoarders: Buried Alive." What a crazy show -- I want to watch it, yet it makes me crazy all at the same time. I have so much sympathy for these people as I see the power of their possessions take over their minds and lives, as well as the well-being of their family members. It's amazing how something as simple as a mess can turn into an overwhelming mountain. View Post