Journals provide a creative way to showcase learning. Journals can incorporate art, writing and various other means while instilling ownership in the learning process. This activity also shares an easy way to increase interest in a topic while providing bite-sized pieces of information. Click to see how we incorporated nature journaling with our frog unit.
Read More“Five green speckled frogs sat on a speckled log eating the most delicious bugs…” Felt play is helping us bring our book and song to life. Connect literacy, math and music together in a fun and silly way.
Read MoreExplore the life cycle of a frog with this interactive sensory play tray. Observe, touch and learn all in the midst of play. This sensory playscape is easy to put together and full of fun for all ages. It would be perfect for a sunny day outside, inside a classroom or a fun addition to a playroom. Create your own to explore life science with young learners today.
Read MoreWhat can make learning even sweeter?? Ice cream of course! These ice cream themed learning resources are sure to delight your little learners while encouraging them to expand their literacy and math skills. This unit is perfect for introducing and building number sense. Read more to see the list of skills focused on in this sweet new resource.
Read MoreDramatic play is so much more than playing make believe. Dramatic play can provide enormous benefits to young children. So break out the dress up box and encourage your littles to expand their imagination. Playing pretend is not only fun but a powerful tool in child development.
Read MoreOur Ice Cream Shop Dramatic Play Resources will help the little ones in your life bring their own shop to life. Print, cut, pair with a few props and you will be ready to go. A benefit of dramatic play is that it can be open ended and play can be interpreted different ways each time it is revisited. Read more to see how we incorporated the resources into a shop of our own.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a good playdough recipe? We have an easy to follow recipe that will give you the softest playdough! The best part is that it doesn’t require much effort or too many ingredients. The more you play with it the softer it gets.
Read MoreStep by step directions for making your own pom poms using only yarn, scissors and your hands. Not only are the pom poms simple to create but you can adjust the size and look with easy adjustments.
Read MoreWe are using nature’s pigments to create painted masterpieces. Flowers, water, and paper is all you need to set up this simple process oriented art activity.
Read MoreFlower ice eggs offer a unique twist to nature based sensory play. They are are a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Flower ice play would be the perfect addition to a mud kitchen or fairy garden. Children will enjoy freeing the flowers from the melting ice while making the perfect botanical dish.
Read MoreAre you a fan of colorful wooden toys and resources but not a fan of the price tag? If so, you’re not alone! Not only do I try to save money but I am always up for a DIY project as well. Read on to see some tips on creating your own beautiful wooden pieces to the playroom.
Read More“Dig” right into this construction play tray! Did you catch what I did right there?? This simple construction play tray is sure to delight any young truck enthusiast. The sensory element adds fun and engagement to the open ended play. Young workers will build, mold, dig, stack, scoop and create with the elements included.
Read MoreBring the classic book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister alive with this felt story. Use the felt pieces to promote literacy skills, interact with the storyline, retell the story and provide an extension to the book. Read this post for a list of benefits felt stories provide.
Read MoreIce Rescue Play is a great way to engage kids in an extended activity that has hidden science within. Easy to create with a little freeze time and is sure to entertain. Children will problem solve, experiment and observe changes in matter as they work to free the objects. This is a perfect activity to bring outdoors on a hot summer day.
Read MoreBring a little bit of the beach home with you with this simple sand dough recipe. You’ll have the gritty texture to play with minus the sand in every corner of your home. Add simple elements for hours of enjoyment.
Read MoreAre we there yet? The dreaded question of any road trip. If you’ve been there, you know it’s typically the precursor to a road trip meltdown. If you haven’t been there, count your blessings and keep these activities in your arsenal to keep it that way.
Read MoreWelcome to our sensory play beach that is safe for all. This activity can be used to introduce little ones to small world and sensory play or to delight older children just the same. The best part is it is safe if a little makes it to the mouth.
Read MoreSea animals, tinker tray and the freedom to explore freely were the highlights of this play. You won’t want to miss this post as there is a FREEBIE included as a gift from us to you. Check out all of the details by reading more.
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