This is a sponsored post. I received two Ivy Kids Kits as compensation for writing a review about Ivy Kids. I was not required to write a positive view, and all opinions expressed here are my own. If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I enjoy doing unit studies with my kids. We've done unit studies covering ... Continue Reading
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7 ways to have fun outdoors
Has the weather warmed up in your area yet? We've been cycling through really hot (above 90 degrees), moderate (70s), and cooler (60s) temperatures the last few weeks. But there have been enough warm and sunny days to make it feel like spring has arrived and summer is almost here. We've also enjoyed spending more time outside. If you are ... Continue Reading
Ant Do-a-Dot Printables
If you've been following along, you know that my kids and I recently completed an ant unit where we did all sorts of activities to learn about ants. As part of that unit, I created several different ant-themed printables that I have shared at Gift of Curiosity. Today I'm pleased to release my ant do-a-dot printables as the next printable I'm ... Continue Reading
What do ants like to eat? {science activity for kids}
If you've been following along, you know that my kids and I completed an ant unit and I am sharing a number of activities we did to learn about ants as part of that unit. After learning about ant habitats and ant anatomy, we wanted to know: What do ants like to eat? In reading about ants, we learned that different kinds of ants like ... Continue Reading
15+ ideas for using do-a-dot printables to help kids learn
Over time, I have created and distributed a number of do-a-dot printables at Gift of Curiosity. When I initially began creating do-a-dot printables, I knew they were useful for helping toddlers and preschoolers develop their understanding of one-to-one correspondence. When it became clear that my kids had mastered the skill of one-to-one ... Continue Reading
Books about ants for kids
If you are studying ants or other insects, there are some excellent books about ants for kids that would be wonderful to read as part of your studies. Below I have reviewed three non-fiction and five fiction books about ants for kids. Note: For more resources, printables and activities related to ants and other insects, please see ... Continue Reading
Learning about ant habitats
My kids and I recently completed a unit study on ants. My son, in particular, was very excited about our ant unit as he loves all things science, especially anything having to do with animals. In the upcoming weeks I'll be sharing a number of ant activities as well as several ant printables that I created as part of our ant unit. Today I'm ... Continue Reading
6 spring activities for kids
Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Spring officially begins this year on March 20. Perhaps it's the warm weather, or perhaps it's all the green leaves that begin to appear, but there's just something so fresh and inviting about spring. It feels so nice to shed the extra layers of clothing and spend more time outdoors. Does it feel ... Continue Reading
Top 10 most popular posts in 2013
Whew! What a year 2013 was for our family and for this little blog. Gift of Curiosity has grown so much in the past year, and I am very thankful to all the readers who stop by. Some of you have really touched me with your comments or emails about how my work has benefitted you and your children. I always appreciate knowing how Gift of ... Continue Reading
Sensory play: What it’s all about
I first learned about the importance of sensory play when my husband and I were waiting to adopt our then-toddler son. I learned that children who lack sensory stimulation early on can develop sensory processing issues that affect them in myriad ways. In fact, when we adopted our son at age 1.5 and later our daughter at age 2.5, both were extremely ... Continue Reading