Monthly Archives: May 2009
Tools for Tantrums
Photo by TouTouke. Preschoolers are notorious for their histrionic tantrums. Every child and every tantrum is different and each requires a certain “tweaking” of tactics, but here’s a look into my toolbox for dealing with tantrums.
Filed under Positive Guidance and Social Skills
Baked Doughnuts-Fit for a Parade
Ahh, doughnuts. Few treats get children so excited! I’m personally not a fan of deep fat frying. My body doesn’t react well to the smell and when I eat it much my stomach feels unsettled. That, and my hips and … Continue reading
See Through Seed Gardens
As a seed germinates and grows, it is hard for children to understand what goes on beneath that mystic cover of soil. Of course you can sprout bean seeds in a plastic bag (just drop in a wet paper towel … Continue reading
Make at Home Montessori
I bet you didn’t know they were giving out free Montessori tools at your local hardware store! I’ll tell you how, but first I must start with the disclaimer that I am not a Montessori teacher. I studied child … Continue reading
Filed under Create, Learning through Play and Experience
3-2-1 Blast Off! Film Canister Rockets
If you haven’t done film canister rockets yet, boy are you missing out! I’ll give you a quick run down on the old favorite and then let you in on a colorful little twist I’ve recently discovered!
Filed under Learning through Play and Experience
Butterfly Fold Art
Here’s a great butterfly art project that is not only fun and fancy, but reinforces small motor skills and creativity, as well as the concept of symmetry.
Filed under Create, Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience
Finger-painting with Shaving Cream!
Finger-painting is an experience that no preschooler should be denied! Plunging bare fingers right into the mushy, colorful goodness and then spreading color directly from finger to paper is a gratifying experience for both the young and the young at … Continue reading
Filed under Create, Learning through Play and Experience
Behold, the Power of Soap! Getting Preschoolers to Wash Their Hands
Photo by emospada. I have to admit, I’m a bit of a germophobe. I know that sounds very strange coming from someone who works with young children, often holding little hands that have just been used as Kleenexes, but rest … Continue reading
