shapes

One skill preschoolers are expected to master before entering kindergarten is shape recognition. My 3 year old is a much more active learner than her older sister, so I often have to get a little creative with more active, hands-on play activities to hold her attention. This simple activity, re-purposing an…

Growing up, my grandparents had a print of the Matisse Goldfish hanging in their breakfast area.  The Goldfish and many other prints and reproductions they hung in their home were my first exposure to art as a child.  Thirty years later, having seen many great masterpieces in person in museums…

Lil’ M no longer cares to be left out.  She wants in on every craft and activity Big M does these days.  Sometimes, it can be a bit of a struggle, given their 2 year age difference, but I am enjoying the challenge of coming up with activities I can…

Believe it or not, this is actually an activity Big M evolved all by herself at just 2 years old!  I had purchased a giant bag of assorted Christmas pom poms at Michael’s to stock the craft closet for the holidays.  We first opened it to use for our Santa’s…

Coloring the driveway with sidewalk chalk is one of Big M’s favorite outdoor activities, and has been since she was barely walking. We live in a townhouse, with limited outdoor space, so it’s a safe, creative option. Shopping List: Sidewalk Chalk Cost: Less than $5 (and you can use the…