This morning we read Sky Tree by Candace Christiansen and Thomas Locker, which has gorgeous illustrations. To bridge the gap between literacy and math, we were supposed to collect leaves from outside for our @experiencecurriculum lesson…but it was pouring rain ☔️, so I improvised. H and I made a tree trunk, branches, and leaves 🍃 , and put them together to make an Autumn/Fall tree. We discussed how trees and their…
Today we borrowed an idea I found on @pinterest from @fantasticfunandlearning that I will absolutely repeat again. This works just as well for picky eaters (says the SLP who loves feeding therapy) as it does for children who are highly motivated by food. Even if not a single bite is eaten, different smells and textures have been explored, and symbolic play is powerful. MATERIALS:• Pretzel rods = trunk• Braided pretzels = branches…
So Hurricane Eta made a wind and water appearance in South FL between Sunday and Monday, and because B was so curious as to why things had to be brought inside and preparations made, I decided to veer from our usual curriculum and do 1 full day on hurricanes. Although there were multiple Pinterest fails today 🙈) this STEM activity was such a great cooperative learning experience and just plain fun…
Sometimes I’ll fill a spot in our day with a familiar but educational activity that the kids haven’t yet mastered. Patterns are hard for them (completely normal for 3-year-olds), so I like to increase their exposure and opportunities. I pulled out the buttons and pattern mats, and B stared lacing in the most intricate way I have EVER seen her try AND be successful at it…
In case you were as skeptical as @moorethanhappy and I that this would actually work, here’s proof. 😋 Just drop a dab of food coloring in an ice 🧊 tray overnight and when you wake up in the morning ☀️, you’ll have a water color 🎨 sensory experience ready to go. We used the letter C worksheet 📝 provided by @experiencecurriculum , but really you could have used anything, including blank paper, white coffee…
Before anyone can read and write, there are a whole lot of skills that need to be front loaded. Letter and name recognition are just 2 of them, and this simple DIY activity takes no time to make while still being really valuable. MATERIALS:• Markers• Paper• Ruler• Scissors ✂️ H chose to place the letters under his name while matching them, while B placed hers on top. This is a great…