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...]
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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
{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
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
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
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
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
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 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
'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...]
Sorting and Classification Activity for Young Children
While in the midst of homeschooling my older two, I have to balance the time my preschool aged twins need to learn too! Activities that support learning in multiple age groups are a key. I like simple learning activities that are perfect for my 3 years olds and build on big concepts like this button sorting and classification activity for young children. The preschool age is … [Read more...]