Our kids have always loved playing with cardboard tubes. As soon as the paper towels are off the roll, they are off and running turning it into a telescope or coloring it with markers. I decided to take advantage of this, and do some sensory exploration using cardboard tubes. Exploring the Senses Using Cardboard Tubes You will need: One … [Read more...]
The Big Orange Splot Art Activity
The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater is a wonderful book about a neighborhood where all the houses are the same. A bird flies by and drops orange paint on one man's home, creating a 'splot' on his roof which becomes offensive to the neighbors. He ends up being inspired by the 'splot' to make the house look like the home of his dreams. One by one, he convinces the … [Read more...]
Detective Pretend Play
There is something about mysteries that capture the imagination. Our kids get super excited about mysteries. So, I decided to tie into that with a pretend play detective box. This would work well in a classroom pretend play area with a few duplicate items. *This post contains affiliate links. Read … [Read more...]
Making Shapes With Our Bodies-Group Activity
It is really fun for kids to make shapes and letters using their bodies. It teaches them cooperation and is great for visual spatial skills. This activity can be done at any age. I remember doing it in high school and college acting classes as a silent group cooperation activity. Younger children may need verbal cues and … [Read more...]
Learning About Trees in the Forest: Coniferous and Deciduous
The forest is beautiful and awe inspiring. We noticed that our four kids appreciate the beauty as much as we do. We decided to take the appreciation a step further and turn it into a science lesson. Luckily, Grandpa, a retired college science professor, was on hand to teach them the differences between coniferous and deciduous trees. This … [Read more...]