This is the second of three videos about teaching the alphabet. See video 1 here and video 3 here. In this post I want to share why it is that teaching the alphabet is to incredibly important for helping children learn to read, as well as what we mean when we say that a child "knows the alphabet." You can watch my video or read below. If ... Continue Reading
Easter Peeps Science Experiment
Peeps are a classic holiday candy, especially at Easter. They are full of sugar and gelatin - and they are terrible for your health - but they sure are fun! If you'd like to find something to do with your Easter Peeps that doesn't involve eating them, try using them for an Easter science experiment that will be both fun and ... Continue Reading
Can I tell you a story? {How I discovered my passion for teaching the alphabet}
This is the first of three videos about teaching the alphabet. See video 2 here and video 3 here. Today I want to tell you a story about how I got so involved in teaching the alphabet, and why I'm passionate about this work. You can watch my video or read my story below. If you’d like to learn more about this topic, click here ... Continue Reading
Butterfly Sudoku Puzzles {free printables}
Now that spring has arrived - at least in the Northern hemisphere - I thought it would be a good time to share another butterfly printable. Today's butterfly printable is my Butterfly Sudoku Puzzles that you can download for your kids to enjoy. These Sudoku puzzles provide a fun, butterfly-themed brain exercise for kids in preschool through ... Continue Reading
Easter game: What’s in the bag?
Over the last few years, my What's in the Bag? Christmas game has been one of my most popular posts. This year for Easter, I decided to play a similar game with my kids. I gathered some Easter-related items from around the house and then we enjoyed a fun little What's in the Bag? game together. Note: For more Easter fun, see my Easter ... Continue Reading
Easter Roll & Cover Math Games {free printable}
I'm excited to announce the release of my newest Easter printable: my Easter Roll & Cover Math Games. After publishing my Halloween Roll & Cover and Valentine Roll & Cover printables, I had some requests for additional roll and cover games, and I'm pleased to be able to add to my roll and cover games collection. My Easter ... Continue Reading
Seed experiments and activities for kids {seed science}
Seed activities are great for kids from preschool through elementary school. Younger kids can learn about seeds through hands-on exploration, and older kids can design experiments to test hypotheses about how seeds grow best. With spring approaching, now is the perfect time to learn about seeds! Below you'll find a number of ... Continue Reading
Ladybug Printables Pack with more than 70 ladybug activities for kids!
Today I've created a new printables pack featuring my favorite insect - the ladybug! Did you know that ladybugs, also known as ladybirds, eat soft bodied insects like mites and white flies, but their favorite food is aphids? And here's a fun ladybug fact: While the archetypal ladybug is bright red with black spots, ladybugs can ... Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day I Spy {free printables}
May the luck of the Irish be with you as you try your hands at my St. Patrick's Day I Spy games! I've created these printables for your children to enjoy some St. Patrick's Day fun that will encourage counting practice as well as the development of visual discrimination skills. Note: For more St. Patrick's Day printables, ... Continue Reading
Making recycled paper with nature accents
I only recently learned to make recycled paper, and it is so much easier than I had imagined. After making one batch of recycled paper, we decided to do another batch decorated with natural materials such as flower petals and leaves. Read on to see just how easy - and beautiful - it can be to make recycled paper with nature ... Continue Reading
