Greg offered to watch the Sugar Snaps while I took a bath. I took full advantage and poured in a generous amount of rose scented bubble bath solution. Baths and showers are usually utilitarian for me, something I do quickly with a listening ear out to make sure that the Sugar Snaps are all right. This was a rare occasion where I decided to have a … [Read more...]
Crossing Guard-Learning and Imaginative Play
This week the theme for Playful Preschool is Community Helpers. Each week, our group of blogger educators shares a series of free preschool curriculum activities related to the weekly theme. If you have missed any of these posts or want to look back and try out the activities, follow the hashtag #playfulpreschool across social media. Also, on the bottom of each post, is a … [Read more...]
From the Mouths of Sugar Snaps-2
At this age, the Sugar Snaps say so many things that make us smile. There is a wonderful sense of magic in the world around them that they let us glimpse through their eyes. I started a series, From The Mouths of Sugar Snaps, where I share the funny things they say. If you are not writing down the amusing things your … [Read more...]
Dino-Gourd Dinosaur Egg Hunt #playfulpreschool
I hope you have been enjoying the Playful Preschool series. If you have missed anything, just follow the hashtag #playfulpreschool across social media and you can catch up. This week's theme is dinosaurs. The Sugar Snaps love dinosaurs so it was not hard to pique their interest. We have Fall gourds throughout the house. When … [Read more...]
Humpty Dumpty-A Lesson in Preschool Safety
This Humpty Dumpty Jack-o-lantern was featured at the Rise of the Jack-o-lanterns in Pasadena, CA. We have a pony wall at our house. I like it because it gives an open feel to the second story. We can look over the wall at the lower level below. It is high enough that it is not easy to climb. It would not have … [Read more...]