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Making and Exploring a Volcano: 3-Step Science for Kids

We can’t study geology and rocks without doing this fun, traditional activity of making and exploring a volcano. This is an iconic science activity for kids. All it takes is a few steps to make this science magic happen. … [Read more...]

Science Behind the Mother-Child Bond

Mother kissing baby.

I am a big believer in learning how the body works. Staying in health balance - mentally and physically – is a focus for me every day. I think it is vital for every person on the planet to stay in balance mind, body and soul. Science is clear: women are wired in certain ways. There are differences between each of us. Ultimately, women carry babies and men do not. That means … [Read more...]

Fall Preschool Activities

Fall is my favorite season. We get into nature, explore and learn so much. Seasonal themes are fun activities for preschool because they cover so many subjects. This collection is a list of my favorite fall preschool activities. I taught these in my preschool classrooms and my children loved them when we did preschool at home. … [Read more...]

Rainbow Ice Painting Preschool Activity

A fun hands-on art and science activity for preschoolers! This is great for fine motor and sensory fun. Rainbow ice painting preschool activity is a lot of science and art plus it uses supplies you have at home already.

{Post by Tracy} With Spring arriving in much of the country, this is a great time to celebrate the colors of the rainbow. This hands-on sensory activity for kids uses favorite science concepts in a rainbow ice painting preschool activity for kids! It's easier than you think to create multiple learning activities that are fun for your kids. With simple materials you have … [Read more...]

Preschool at Home Curriculum

Teaching preschool at home does not require expensive curriculum at all. Simple activities that are developmentally appropriate will teach your child to love learning and prepare them to be readers when they enter kindergarten.

I have always taught my children at home with learning activities when they were infants, toddlers and preschoolers. After looking around for a preschool in the San Diego area, we decided that preschool at home was going to be best for my daughter and for our family as a whole. My oldest son was in public school at that time. His schedule locked us into a regular … [Read more...]

Science for Toddlers: Sink and Float Activities

Classic science for toddlers: sink and float activity ideas. Great for preschool too!!

If you want to keep a toddlers attention for more than 2 seconds, give them an activity that involves water. I was amazed that this science for toddlers activity did not result in my twin girl getting completely soaked from the chest down as our usual water explorations can cause. This sink and float toddler science activity with water was interesting to her-for about 20 … [Read more...]

40+ DIY Gifts for Kids: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Over 40 DIY gift ideas for kids including gifts for toddlers, preschool and school age kids as well as stockig stuffers and classroom gifts from Kid Blogger Network bloggers.

Living on one income means I have to watch our budget when it comes to buying Christmas gifts-and a lot of other things! DIY gifts for kids are a way to create more personal holiday gifts for kids that will get a lot of use. If you have an infant at home, a toddler, a preschooler or children who are school age, these 40+ DIY gifts for kids cover every age group. A bit of … [Read more...]

Preschool Activity: Pumpkin Classification and Order

Preschool activity to explore observation skills, classification and putting items in an order. Pumpkins make this a fun Fall theme activity for preschool.

This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. You can teach a preschooler complex science skills in simple ways. Just engaging in observation and having a conversation about what you are seeing, creates stronger vocabulary and classification skills. We tried out a Preschool activity that I call "Pumpkin Classification." It is an observation activity that … [Read more...]

40+ Activities for Preschool at Home

This back to school season is an exciting one for me. My husband and I have made the choice to homeschool our preschooler rather than send her to preschool 2 days a week. We did send our oldest to preschool for two mornings a week when he was 4 ½, but our situation is different now-where we live, how much preschool costs in our area, and the needs of our children. Each of us … [Read more...]

Preschool Activities

Over 80 simple learning activities for preschool age kids to explore and play while learning.

Simple Preschool Activities to do at Home Whether you homeschool preschool or supplement after school. You can do so much at home, simply! Activities that teach do not have to cost a lot of money, or take a lot of time to prepare. I believe you can be a non-crafty mom and still prepare your preschooler for kindergarten. As a former preschool teacher, enrolling your child in … [Read more...]

5 Spring Activities for Toddlers, Preschoolers & Kindergarten

Spring activities for kids from toddlers, preschool, and to kindergarten age. A variety of learning activities that can be adapted easily to fit each age group.

Spring activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten kids are shared often on this blog. It is a season that has so many themes attached to it that creating learning activities for kids can be easy. I rounded up a handful of Spring activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten kids that have appeared on the blog. Depending on your child's skill level, they may … [Read more...]

Dyed Egg Shells Science and Art Activity

Dyed egg shells science and art process-based activity for preschool and toddlers.

'Tis the season for Spring colors and dyed eggs. We tried a dyed egg shells science and art activity. It is a variation on dying Easter eggs, but older toddlers and preschool ages children can handle the steps with your supervision. The end product-a really colorful piece of mosaic artwork.  … [Read more...]

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