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...]
Create a Cricket Habitat and Do a Fun Science Experiment
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...]