I hope you have been enjoying all of the great learning activities in Playful Preschool. It has been fun to join in with a great group of blogger educators to bring you activities each week related to a new theme. In case you missed any of our contributions, we shared a Family Footprints Craft for the family theme, While At The Farm … [Read more...]
No More Diapers For Us!
We finally made it! No more diapers. It has been a long journey. I have learned so much along the way. I remember discussing our potty training situation with the Sugarsnaps' pediatrician when they turned two. I talked about how we planned on using stickers and an m & m each time one of them had success on the potty. … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Fall Potpourri
We decided to do a celebration of Fall colors by going on a nature walk and collecting things to make our own potpourri. This was my first time making potpourri and I have to say, I like it so much better than store bought. It fills our home with the Fall aromas of cinnamon, cloves and orange as it brings back memories of our nature walk. *This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Fall Fun at the Beach
We went on a Fall beach getaway with my parents (Grandma and Grandpa) last week. It was wonderful to be at the beach with cooler temperatures and less of a crowd. This is the beautiful spot where the Russian river meets the ocean. We spent time at "one of the most deadly … [Read more...]
Corny Science: Will it sink or float?
We are focusing on the harvest theme this week. We are lucky to have family farms close by and we stopped this week at a Farmer's Market stand and bought some freshly harvested corn. The kids love corn and corn on the cob is always a hit in our family. To celebrate the harvest theme, we decided to do a fun science experiment using the corn. Luckily, this experiment uses very … [Read more...]