Early Childhood Education

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… Continue reading How to make the perfect sensory bin

Early Childhood Education

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… Continue reading Beat the January Blues

Science and Social Studies

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… Continue reading Our Outer Space Adventure