Kids’ bodies aren’t designed for sitting all day! And really, either are adults’ . . . so we bring you 5 minute-mover breaks perfectly suited to give brains a little rest and re-energizing. Dance in the Middle: A favorite at our preschool, we just put on a favorite song with a fast beat and have kids make a circle. Each child takes their moment to shine and show off their dance moves in the middle for about 20 seconds, and
Pick the apples by coloring letters versus numbers! Click here to download & print.
Match the group of bees to their corresponding flower! Click here to download & print.
Match up all these patriotic 4th of July images! Click here to download & print.
Summertime and the living’s easy! But this worksheet might be a little bit of a challenge. Find the letter that all these common summertime objects start with! Click here or on the image above to print.
Time to bring the sensory fun outside in the sun! We have three simple bins below, and the best part is that you may have all or most of the materials needed inside your home. There’s even one that’s taste-safe for babies! Digging for Worms Materials Needed: Coffee grounds (or real dirt!) Cooked spaghetti noodles Shallow bin Tongs or other tools to grab & dig for worms Jar to place found worms in! To Make & Play: Cook spaghetti noodles
It’s gardening season! Stay tuned for a later blog on how to include your children with creating and tending to your garden, but in the meantime, check out the books we love that are sure to get your kids curious! Grow! How We Get Food from Our Garden, by Karl Beckstrand In A Garden, by Tim McCanna Lola Plants A Garden, by Anna McQuinn Goodnight Veggies, by Diana Murray Planting A Rainbow, by Lois Ehlert We Are The Gardeners, by Joanna
Happy Earth Day! While we love that there’s a holiday to celebrate our planet, we know it’s important to take care of every day. We put together a book list that helps to instill the concepts of conservation and environmentalism at a young age. We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom Don’t Throw That Way, by Laura Bergen What A Waste, by Jess French My Friend Earth, by Patricia MacLachlan Heal the Earth, by Julian Lennon Compost Stew, by Mary
Help our planet by placing the items in the correct receptacle! Click here or on the image above to print. Answer Key: Garbage: fish bones, tea bag Recycling: aluminum can, newspaper Compost: banana peel, coffee grounds
