Itsy Bitsy Spider Sensory and STEM Activity

Nursery rhymes like The Itsy Bitsy Spider are a classic part of homeschooling preschoolers! And when nursery rhymes are combined with sensory play and science, preschool engagement goes through the roof! Supplies Loose PVC parts (elbow, connectors, small straight pipes, whatever you have laying around! Buying them is also a pretty cheap option.) Toy spiders…

The Stages of Developing Scissor Skills

What age should I start teaching scissor skills? One of the top posts on this blog is my review guide of preschooler scissors. It’s really no wonder why its such a popular post- scissors are a scary thing to hand over to kids! Parents are more than a little scared of handing them over to…

Preschool Teacher Appreciation Gift

I love putting together gift baskets! Gift baskets can be used for so many occasions. This preschool gift basket is particularly great as an Easter Basket, Teacher Thank You basket, Silent Auction basket, or as a beginning of the year gift for a home preschool mom or daycare provider! Putting Together a Preschool Supply Basket…

How to host a STEAM playdate or (preschool co-cop) day!

How to Host a S.T.E.A.M. Playdate

I am a blog ambassador for Lakeshore Learning and am compensated for my work. I receive product free of charge, but all my thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. The sweepstsakes prize is provided to the winner free of charge from Lakeshore Learning. Are you familiar with S.T.E.A.M education? Education has come a long…

Teach preschoolers how to chop carrots! Great kitchen activity for kids (and so much to learn from it!)

Teaching Preschoolers How To Chop Carrots

This year our preschool co-op is doing something new- we’re holding a monthly “Kids in the Kitchen” class. That’s right- a PRESCHOOL cooperative class focusing on developing kitchen skills for 4-year-olds! I am so excited about this one and I can’t wait to share the whole curriculum with you in the coming months (watch for…

This is a brilliant idea! Our kids don't go on field trips in school anymore. This mom teaches how to get with a group of other parents to make your own after school/ weekend field trip club!

How to Start a Field Trip Club!

When’s the last time your kids went on a field trip? Do you remember the joy of field trip days when you were in school? The excitement of going somewhere new and doing something completely out of the ordinary? I do! Field trips are where cherished memories are created that you remember for life! Ask…

Plan a year's worth of field trips with these ideas! Great list for homeschoolers or just for family outings!

A Year of homeschool Field Trips- PLANNED!

Field trips were once the highlight of a child’s school year …unfortunately, they are few and far between for most students nowadays. Due to budget cuts and safety concerns, many schools have done away with field trips altogether! Am I the only person who thinks this is a tragedy?!? There is so much to learn…

A homeschool room that looks neat and modern! Inspiration for homeschool room set-up.

Homeschool Classroom Tour

This post contains affiliate links Do you have a dedicated homeschool room? Up until a few months ago, we didn’t have a dedicated homeschool room. We simply made do with a small space near the dining room table. Despite being small, that space was mighty! It was just a matter of arranging (and re-arranging) it…

Don't make your home preschool plans without looking at this guide! This mom lists all the Netflix preschool shows that coordinate with the spring season!

Preschool Netflix Shows for the Spring

Homeschool mom confession: I totally use educational programming to supplement our home preschool lessons. Usually my four-year-old gets to watch them when his younger brother naps- it is precious quiet time that we all look forward to each day! Unfortunately, I recently found out that Netflix is no longer showing some of our favorite preschool shows…

Don't make your home preschool plans without looking at this guide! This mom lists all the Netflix preschool shows that coordinate with the winter season!

Preschool Netflix Shows for the Winter

Do you schedule screentime for your home preschoolers? I do. When my three-year-old takes a nap, my four-year-old is allowed to watch TV. It serves as his quiet time and I actually look forward to it as my break each day! We don’t watch much compared to most people, which is why we don’t pay…