Participation by One’s Own Volition: At the earliest ages,parents and teacherscan initiate playlearning activities, but ultimately, young children should be the ones who decide how they’ll play and for how long. They may also choose not to play, and that’s okay, too. As the children g...
expression: Process art celebrates each kid’s uniqueness and style. It allows them to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas in their own way. This goes a long way to fostering self-confidence. Kids can be proud of their unique artwork as they are not compared to the outcomes of ...
(5) Playdough Kit:We love the idea of creating a fun homemade Play-Dough Kit – it’s one of the most practical party favors and universally enjoyed by kids of all ages. Check out the link for a simple recipe for the dough (using common pantry staples), plus unique ideas on how to...
My kids range in age from 8 to 16, so they don’t often share the same interests in music or entertainment in general. But these podcasts really do appeal to a wide range of ages, and they can be listened to in short spurts. For longer road trips, queue up multiple episodes and enj...
If you are looking for creative, fun ideas forwhat to do with a box– you’ve come to the right place! Here are over 60 really funbox activitiesandeasy cardboard crafts!From using a box to make a science experiment to silly monster boxes, a viking ship to a dollhouse – there are ...
Challenging Preschool Behavior Coping Strategies for YOU!Before we can "guide", "manage", "discipline" or "modify" behavior, we need really need two things: 1. Be Knowledgeable We need to be knowledgeable in appropriate expectations for the ages that we serve and, therefore, knowing what ...
my eyes close and my body collapse in on itself. Rather than deny it or fight it, I just acknowledge that it is there, inside of me. Manifesting in ways that I was unconscious of before. These dark emotions are asking for allowance. The awareness gives it permission to be there, and ...
Watercolour palette. These are my absolute favourite dry watercolours. They have LOTS of colours, they’re super vibrant, and they last for ages and ages. Dark Arts Magic Black Light. This will be something Miss 6 will enjoy. She’s always running our torches out of battery, ha! You can...
(16) Fun with Gems:Rocks and gems are a favorite of pretty much any kid andthis simple activitycan be adapted for kids of different ages for sibling fun. (via the Educators’ Spin on It) SIGHT WORDS GAMES Games are a great way for parents and kids to have fun and learn together. Th...
Math activities for building number sense to 20 in Kindergarten and first grade. A list of resources, books, manipulatives, and freebies are included!