by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 15, 2022 | activities
How many times have you gone on a walk or hike with your children and they find rocks that are just too special to leave behind? We can use those special rocks for this preschool counting and fine motor activity. My children have found treasured rocks on every walk...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 23, 2022 | activities
Toddlers and preschoolers need a lot of boundaries and guidance. They learn so much so quickly. Their emotions can cloud their thinking. Teaching our children how to handle their emotions and be self-disciplined can seem tricky. This collection of activities for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 16, 2022 | activities
We dove in to a whole Geology unit recently. I pieced it together from great ideas I found online, ideas I created myself, and an activity that my kids happened to create without even knowing it! I love creative accidents that teach big concepts! We started our...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 2, 2022 | activities
Teaching in a low income daycare center taught me to be resourceful. I had to use the supplies that were in the craft closet. Or buy extra with my own money. That meant focusing on quality learning with super cheap supplies as much as possible. I got creative for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 6, 2021 | activities, quick tip
There are so many factors to consider when deciding to send our children to preschool. Cost, time commitment, whether our children will gain from the specific classroom, and if they are socially ready are all prime considerations. Free preschool online is a helpful...