What is a fun way to incorporate reading and help my child learn the months of the year? One of my favorite books growing up was Chicken Soup with Rice. I loved the rhyming and the fun pictures. Little did I know at the time it also helped me learn the months of the year!… Continue reading Preschool Calendar and Book Activity
Category: Holidays and Seasonal
Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Where can I find a nice, but inexpensive gift for Mother’s Day? It seems like Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me every year, so this year I was determined to get ahead of the game. I have been searching out and brainstorming a bunch of inexpensive Mother’s Day gift ideas and my list kept… Continue reading Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Easter Matching and Puzzle Printables
Where can I find colorful Easter printables that I can use with my toddler or preschooler? I love all the bright colors that are associated with Easter and spring. Normally I love winter, but since I wasn’t able to ski this past winter, due to being pregnant :), I was more excited than ever for… Continue reading Easter Matching and Puzzle Printables
Scripture Alphabet Packets for General Conference
Where can I find an LDS General Conference packet for my preschooler? I started making these scripture alphabet packets way back in April 2013. You can read more about them here and here. For this General Conference I have 3 new packets for you! I know it’s going slowly, but someday I will finish all… Continue reading Scripture Alphabet Packets for General Conference
Free Printable I Spy Cards for St. Patrick’s Day
What is a fun learning activity I can do with my child for St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day has always seemed like a funny holiday to me, but at the same time, I love it! It probably helps that green is one of my favorite colors :). I wanted to come up with a… Continue reading Free Printable I Spy Cards for St. Patrick’s Day
Seasonal Sticker Pattern Activity for Preschoolers
How do I teach preschool patterns to my child? I’ve had a fun time coming up with preschool pattern activities, but with Valentine’s Day tomorrow, I really wanted to do something themed. Of course, you can just as easily do this activity with a St. Patrick’s Day theme or a Spring theme; just use different… Continue reading Seasonal Sticker Pattern Activity for Preschoolers
The Mitten – Book Activity
What is a fun activity I can do after reading a book with my child? January is a great time to curl up on the couch and read a good book with your child. It has been snowing here and really cold, so finding entertaining indoor activities is a must, which led to a book… Continue reading The Mitten – Book Activity
Pattern Bracelets
What is a fun way to teach patterns to my preschooler? I was trying to think of a new pattern activity for our pattern series and I needed something that would take minimal effort to put together. I decided to go with the easiest thing I could think of, making patterns with beads on a… Continue reading Pattern Bracelets
House Paint, Cut, and Paste Winter Craft
What is a winter craft my child can do that will help develop fine motor skills? Ever since the Christmas season ended, I have not done a single craft with my boys. I’m not all that great at doing crafts with them anyway, but they were asking to do one. So, I came up with… Continue reading House Paint, Cut, and Paste Winter Craft
January Seasonal Play Dough
What is a homemade play dough recipe that is fun for winter? A few months ago I decided that my kids need to play with playdough more. We do a lot with playdough for school, but it is mostly directed by me. I realized that my kids’ play dough creativity was being stifled because I… Continue reading January Seasonal Play Dough