Mommy, why does it rain? Or, lately, the question is: Why does it drizzle, rain, and pour so much around here? April is the month
Year: 2011
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R is for Rain
My kids love to water color, so we created water color letters for our study of rain. I outlined bubble letters–the word “Rain” for my
I was absolutely thrilled when Allison from No Time for Flashcards invited me to participate in this project. I am proud to have contributed two
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March Weather Bar Graph
Just like we gradually introduce our children to the signs and sounds of language, mathematics pre-literacy is an important first step towards understanding operations and
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Digging for Knowledge
What can you learn digging around in dirt? A whole lot! We’ll be learning about plants and flowers this spring and what better place to
Has Cinderella devoured the self-esteem of our daughters? Do young women today have more or fewer options in forging their own identity? I confess to
Getting physical with your learning is a great way to reinforce academic lessons. The connection is especially strong with language and literacy. The experience reinforces
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Shaving Cream Art (Tactile Fun!)
Studies have shown that students physically involved with learning score higher on subsequent exams–and we’re not just talking about the toddler, preschooler, kindergartner set. The
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In Your Easter Bonnet, With All the Frills Upon It
Although it may be a bit early for Easter, this bonnet is a fun way to welcome spring. We made this craft last year so