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It’s commonly unexpected how the simplest activities will maintain kids involved for the longest time! Such holds true with this basic sensory activity! Simple products and prep work, however the kiddos simply like it! Add water to your sensory table or sensory container. I also such as to simply a little of color to make… continue reading

Regarding seven years back, as an initial quality teacher, I attended a workshop featuring Dr. Jean Feldman. There were numerous things she shared that affected me as an instructor, but there was one point she stated that I have thought back on often times: ” We are commonly so eager to give children all things… continue reading

I have three boys. Two are between the ages of four as well as six– prime specimen for the potty-talking stage. The various other is still just squealing yet has currently been coached by his older as well as wiser brothers as to the funny value of words like “proclaim” as well as “poop”. Why… continue reading

While I’m working with some exciting brand-new things, here’s a revisit to an old message initially published February 25, 2009! .?.!! If you’re looking for a quick, affordable, no-sew method to develop capes for your super-preschooler, look no further! No extremely powers are called for below, simply textile, self-adhesive Velcro tabs, and also scissors! For… continue reading

It’s obvious: I love to find a great new kids’s book.While Max’s Wordsby Katie Banks is not really a “brand-new” publication (it was published in 2006), it is “brand-new to me” and also I’m so grateful I found it! In this story, Max’s bros have significant, terrific collections of coins as well as stamps, from… continue reading

It’s obvious: I like to find a great new kids’s book.While Max’s Wordsby Katie Banks is not in fact a “brand-new” publication (it was released in 2006), it is “new to me” as well as I’m so thankful I discovered it! In this tale, Max’s siblings have significant, terrific collections of coins and stamps, where… continue reading

I check out a message at Steady Mom last week qualified, “Why We Are Addicted to Whining as well as How to Stop It“. It reverberated with me, as well as I discovered myself thinking of it a fair bit via the weekend. On my very first read, I thought to myself, “Yeah, I recognize… continue reading

My oldest son began kindergarten this year.  He is enjoying all of the “big-kid” perks of going to school like riding the bus and having recess.  But he’s also discovered that school also comes with responsibilities.  Not least of which is a list of skills to be practiced as homework, including several penmanship tasks like drawing shapes and writing letters,… continue reading

Fall is certainly creeping in!  Celebrate the changing seasons with this music and movement activity using Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.  (I originally posted this back in December.) Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has always been one of my favorite musical works.  This program music is so beautiful and powerful, but also so descriptive, you can literally see in… continue reading

In my professional life, I’ve consulted and advised a variety of people — parents, teachers, care-givers.  Now and then I even consult myself.  My “mother self” becomes frustrated with something, and soon, the “consultant” part of my brain steps in to remind my “mother self” of what I already know.  Such has been the case this… continue reading