I recently returned from a few days up in the mountains with my family. Now, this was not necessarily one of those laid-back retreats of quiet solitude. Picture Dan in Real Life…..then double or triple the family.
How to Improve Your Read-Alouds with Young Children
It’s hard to disagree with the evidence that reading aloud to young children yields great benefits throughout life. And that’s just the factors that are easily tested – language skills, reading readiness, comprehension, and so on. Add to that the relationship building aspect that comes along with a positive shared experience. I still remember snuggling up in my dad’s lap and listening to him read some of my favorite stories and the “funny page” in the Sunday paper. It was a real treat to get that one-on-one time, not to mention getting to hear his hilariously animated voices as well.
Mapping Out Your Preschool Study Themes
Last year I wrote about mapping out your year with an enduring idea and unit themes. This year, I thought I’d help you out (and myself) by creating a Thematic Brainstorm Form to help you with the steps in the planning process. This isn’t your lesson plan, this is merely to get the ideas going. [Read more…]
Guest Post at Organizing Your Way: Homeschooling is Not Optional
Today I’m over at another great blog, Organizing Your Way. Scoot on over there and check it out! While you’re there, take a peek at what Mandi has planned for the expansion of her site!
Magic Potions and Fizzing Formulas- Getting Kids' Attention With Chemistry!
Calling all mad scientists!
Here’s a formula for fun! I have yet to see a child not get excited by this activity! While it has many developmental objectives in and of itself, it is also a great attention-getter for a variety of other activities. Let’s talk about the how-to first, and the when-to later.
Magic Potions and Fizzing Formulas- Getting Kids’ Attention With Chemistry!
Calling all mad scientists!
Here’s a formula for fun! I have yet to see a child not get excited by this activity! While it has many developmental objectives in and of itself, it is also a great attention-getter for a variety of other activities. Let’s talk about the how-to first, and the when-to later.
Do the Write Thing -A Repost
It’s a beautiful summer day and my boys are antsy to go play in the fountains at the park! Enjoy this repost from back in the olden days – Feb. 2, 2009!
The Preschool Pirate
It could be all this writing about imaginative play that has got me thinking about pirates. Or maybe it was my 4-year-old’s comments about “the pirate species”. (“You know mom, guys with eye patches and swords – the pirate species!”) Either way, I thought I’d share some pirate fun with you!
Let's Make a Deal: Teaching Children the Art of Trading
“Sharing” is a vague concept for young children. Most understand that everyone should share with them. Their egocentric minds interpret their happiness as everyone else’s. Learning that making others happy can actually help them as well, takes practice.
Let’s Make a Deal: Teaching Children the Art of Trading
“Sharing” is a vague concept for young children. Most understand that everyone should share with them. Their egocentric minds interpret their happiness as everyone else’s. Learning that making others happy can actually help them as well, takes practice.
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