How to study the days of Creation with your little learners
One of my favorite things to teach my children about is how we are made in the image of God. But what does that mean? Big concepts like this can be hard for little minds to understand. And as adults, we tend to overcomplicate things. But it’s really quite simple! All of the good things…
We made an apple orchard in our backyard!
It’s finally apple season and I’m so excited to make our yearly family orchard visit! I love the whole experience – the sweet smell of fresh apples, the first juicy, crunchy bite of fruit, the view of rows and rows of trees ready to be harvested. There’s so much for little ones to learn at…
We took a not-so-virtual field trip to New York City!
Over the years I’ve taken my students, both in the classroom and at home, all over the world from the comfort of the classroom. We’ve floated through the canals of Venice, explored Martian landscape, and plunged to the depth of the sea. My secret?
Arts vs. Crafts – and why we need them
I’ve been seeing a lot lately about the importance of art in early childhood. And at the same time, crafts are getting a bad rap… What’s more, I haven’t seen much about the difference between the two. Both play an important role in development, so how do we know which is which? It’s true that…
How to make the perfect sensory bin
Sensory bins are great – we love them here! And I’m passionate about making hands-on learning simple and accessible. But why is sensory play important? Why sensory play? Sensory play has so many benefits for developing minds! Sensory bins can be a really great way for kids to self-regulate. It’s great for grown-ups too! Give…
Who was St. Patrick?
If you are a Christian educator like me, holidays like St. Patrick’s Day or Halloween can be a little difficult to navigate. Maybe your school limits certain celebrations, or maybe you have your own convictions for abstaining from the holiday. But here’s the thing… St. Patrick’s Day started out as a sacred holiday to celebrate…
We made a maple syrup farm in our playroom!
It’s golden. It’s sticky. It’s sweet. We love it on pancakes… but where does it come from? Do maple trees just drip this delicious stuff straight from the trunk? This February activity is perfect for you curious learners! Read on to find out how we learned about our favorite breakfast treat and how we turned…
Love Letter Match for Little Monsters
I recently set out this activity for my littler learners and they loved it! It was the perfect way to practice their literacy skills while gearing up for Valentine’s Day! Why letter matching? Letter matching is great for pre-readers and early readers alike. For my 3 year old, I set out the capital letters. She…
Beat the January Blues
It’s January 2nd, the holidays are over and it’s time to jump back into things. But it seems like everyone is just dragging their feet! I’m all about going with the flow and following the learners’ lead. So how do we ease back into academics after winter break? Here are some of my favorite activities…
Our Outer Space Adventure
It can be challenging to find age appropriate science lessons for preschool and kindergarten. When I was in the classroom, my curriculum was seriously lacking in this area. But it’s never too early to start STEAM lessons and activities! Whether you’re a teacher or home educator, read on for some fun ways to teach little…
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