My preschoolers’ insatiable curiosity never ceases to amaze me. After playing with our Solar System Sensory Bin this summer, they continue to be fascinated by outer space. And despite only being 3 and 4, they were determined to learn the names of all the planets and their order in the solar system. I…
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One of the basic building blocks of math for children is their ability to recognize, continue and create patterns. This simple busy box makes for great STEM preschool activities, perfect for Fall, creating patterns with different color apples. Making Patterns with Seasonal Stickers Preschoolers are naturally hardwired to notice the world around…
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We love sensory bags at our house. Ever since I made our first sensory bag, Jumbled Snowman, over a year ago, they are always a guaranteed hit. It is a great way to provide hands on play for toddlers and preschoolers. So of course our Study of the Stars would not be…
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My preschooler has been reading the Corduroy series at school, and it has become the bedtime story of choice lately. A recent flurry of Corduroy book activities and my friend Nell’s Teach Kids to Sew with Burlap, inspired our latest Busy Box fun: Sew Buttons for Corduroy! Sew Buttons for…
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Last Thursday, I kicked off a multi-week series of golf-related activities to put my dust-covered golf bag and all its contents to good use. I launched the series with a Backyard Golf Ball Hunt last week, and promised a post to Create a Creature with Golf Tees for today… but…
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The dreaded day has finally arrived… There is no more nap for Big M. She has always been a great sleeper, and I cherished my daily 2-3 hours of peaceful solitude. It was enough time to do household chores, shower, AND still have time to myself to catch up on…
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Big M took a nap the day after we got home from visiting the in-laws for Christmas for the first time in literally months! It was a reminder to me that her napping days are essentially over. And if I plan to get any work done (and let Lil’…