Spring Scavenger Hunt
Congrats for getting through another winter! Relish in the signs up spring with this scavenger hunt. Yay for warmer weather! Click here for the printable list.
Madison, Wisconsin Winter Activity Bucket List
In Wisconsin, embracing winter is crucial! Here are our favorite outdoor activities to keep the winter blues at bay. Click here for the printable list. All items are linked to the destination’s website!
Introducing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy to Preschoolers
In elementary school and beyond, teaching about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an important part of the curriculum. But what about in preschool? Some of the subjects surrounding his legacy are advanced for early learners, so we put together some ideas to lay the foundation for the more the more complex concepts. Focus on FAIRNESS Practice taking turns with toys (instead of “sharing,” which is more of an abstract concept). Sometimes a timer helps (we like to use sand
New Year’s Event Party Agenda for Kids
Let’s face it, as parents we have a hard time staying up until midnight these days. And of course, kids do too! But that doesn’t mean we have to miss the countdowns and celebrations! Here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate the upcoming New Year . . . New Year’s Science: Confetti Eruptions! Materials Needed: Baking Soda Vinegar Water Confetti Plastic party glasses Small bowl Shallow tray or baking pan Make a baking soda “dough” by mixing 2 cups
Easy As Pie!
Can you believe infants made these pies?! Okay, maybe they aren’t edible, but they sure are cute! Here’s how to make cherry and pumpkin pie with just a few materials! Fun for all ages. Lattice Cherry Pie Materials Needed: Paint or red tissue paper Gallon Ziplock bag (if using paint) Paper plate Brown construction paper Scissors Glue Cotton balls To Make: If using tissue paper: Cut a red piece of tissue paper into smaller squares (about 2 inches by 2
Five of Our Favorite Area Pumpkin Patches
We are lucky to have so many pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farms to explore each fall around Madison! Here are 5 of our favorites, and their best features! Waldvolgel’s Farm: Pumpkin Launcher! Enchanted Valley Acres: Giant Slide! Kalscheuer’s Pumpkin Patch: Piglets! Schuster’s Farm: Apple Cannon! (and a really scary Haunted Forest for adults!) Treinen Farm: Tractor Tire Playground
Halloween Sensory Spookiness
Contain the scariness into bins and containers for spooky sensory fun! These make it easy to get into the Halloween spirit . . . Creepy Crawly Sensory Bottle Materials Needed: Smooth plastic bottle Glue Clear hair gel Warm water Glitter Various creepy crawly additions! These can be found at the dollar store or in the arts & crafts aisles of different stores. We used: black & orange pom poms, gold circle & star sequins, googly eyes, plastic spiders & skulls
Five Brain Breaks For Kids
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
Madison, Wisconsin Fall Bucket List: Updated!
Enjoy the colors changing, the crisp temps, and all the cozy fun the Madison, Wisconsin area has to offer with our updated fall bucket list! Click here for the printable list. All items are linked to the destination’s website!
