Spin-Off Activities: No Lesson Plan Required

Spin-Off Activities: No Lesson Plan Required

How can one activity spring off into multiple others? It happens a lot in our house! It’s exciting to follow the interests of our children to expand their learning.   First, we had dyed eggshells when were did the dying eggshells activity.   When I was...
Patterns for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool

Patterns for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool

  Creating patterns can be taught to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Clapping your hands and encouraging your infant to mimic your claps is exposing him/her to patterns.  If your toddler falls down, stands up and does not cry, and you applaud them saying,...
DIY Sensory Bottles from Baby Bottles

DIY Sensory Bottles from Baby Bottles

  I was first introduced to DIY sensory bottles when I worked in a daycare center. These sensory toys are very easy to make, are great for older kids to help make, and can be made in a variety of sizes.   If you do not drink bottled water, you can use baby...