February isn’t even over yet, and our seven year old son is already brainstorming how he is going to try to catch that pesky leprechaun this year! First grade is such a fun age to incorporate seasonal themes like leprechauns into your lesson plans! One of my favorite STEM challenges to do with my students is to build leprechaun traps at school!... Read more 25 Feb 2023 - 3 minute read
By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Feb. 9, 2024 March is here and that means it is time to break out our St. Patrick’s Day toddler activities! This month, we are filling our days with pots of gold sensory bins, St. Patty’s play dough activities, and shamrock crafts! If you would like join in the fun, you can grab all of our St. Patrick’s Day printable ... Read more 23 Feb 2023 - 5 minute read
Nothing makes it feel more like spring is on the way than diving into kite toddler activities as we learn outside our home or classroom! There’s nothing like watching a child’s face holding onto a kite as it soars through the air. I created this Kite Themed Toddler Unit to bring a bit of the spring, kite-flying season to you and your little ones... Read more 20 Feb 2023 - 5 minute read
By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Jan. 25, 2024 Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and as my youngest is getting older, I am so excited to fill our days with painting, sensory bins, and all the fine motor activities our hearts desire! As we head into February, I want you to feel as prepared as I do to teach your little ones so I put together s... Read more 12 Feb 2023 - 5 minute read
When it gets busy and holidays approach, learning activities often get replaced with activities like parades, the park, watching fireworks, or family vacations. It can be challenging to fit everything in! But, just like school-aged children, toddlers can enjoy learning about the freedoms and patriotic holidays we enjoy in our country. These patr... Read more 08 Nov 2022 - 3 minute read