November and December have been very busy months here but, before it is too late, I wanted to share some holiday crafts and homemade gift
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Kinesthetic learners will jump right in when given the opportunity to play theater games.
Even the simplest games can build a child’s confidence and skills. Theater games utilize two of children’s biggest assets, imagination and energy, to build on their ability to focus, creatively problem solve, and cooperate…
3-5 (Preschool) 3-5 (Preschool) 5-6 (Kindergarten) 5-6 (Kindergarten) 6-8 (Early Elementary) Fall Sight
Jack-o-Lantern Candle Craft
October is my favorite month and it is not just because it is my birthday. I love the apple-picking, the leaves turning colors, butternut squash,
Cooking with kids is a great activity. You can do it rain or shine. You use mathematics to measure and calculate and listening and reading skills to follow directions. Science helps you understand what is going on. Recipes may be seasonally or culturally themed and even provide fascinating insights into history or literature. And then there is the satisfaction of a job well done.
Home baked goods can be shared, donated, or sold to raise money, teaching social skills and responsibility…
5-6 (Kindergarten) 5-6 (Kindergarten) 5-6 (Kindergartners) 6-8 (Early Elementary) 6-8 (Early Elementary) Fall Home Arts Science Smell Touch
Apple Pomander Craft
We’ve been on a bit of an apple kick here as harvest season gets into full swing in my semi-rural area. Here’s a fun activity
Literacy is an essential part of what it means to be human in our modern civilization. Not only does reading allow children to learn through