Need a quick kids’ craft for spring? How about this adorable and FREE printable bunny mask? This spring paper plate craft combines some fine motor work with pretend play. In a world of common core stress, it’s high time we put some much needed creative fun back in childhood. After all, a child’s work is […]
Creepy Crawling Insects for Pretend Play
My son is infatuated with insects. The uglier the better. He digs them up and traps them in the backyard. Insects totally gross me out. My husband loves reading with my son about all the strange and wonderful things insects have to offer and do in our world. He tells me about all the interesting bug […]
Tip for Reading to Children: A Must for Every Parent!
During our bedtime routine when my sons were really young, I had to school my husband on the importance of pointing underneath each word while reading aloud. As a teacher, it seemed obvious to me to do this. Since then, I’ve watched many of my family and friends read to their children over the years, […]
Ladybug Counting Hat Craft
The best time of year to observe insects is in the spring. After a long hibernation, they are hungry little buggers. They come out immediately when it turns warm to find food. Currently, my son and I are studying ladybugs. We are hoping to see a few in our yard soon. While we were waiting, […]
Free Printable Water Cycle Song
When I was teaching second grade, this water cycle song was in my head for the entire spring season. This catchy tune really helped my students grasp the concept of the water cycle. The school that I taught at was VERY big into Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, so tapping into their musical intelligence was important […]