Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education

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… Continue reading We made an apple orchard in our backyard!

Arts and Crafts, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Science and Social Studies

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?

Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Science and Social Studies

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… Continue reading We made a maple syrup farm in our playroom!