1 Week of Preschool Sensory Play and First Grade Art Lessons for Homeschool Moms Who Aren’t Artistic

I realize I’ve posted a lot about art lessons lately, so I thought I’d compile things into a simple-to-use lesson plan that you guys could easily adapt and use. This is a HUGE post, but I wanted to show how activities between two age groups can work together to create a cohesive lesson plan. Bonus: All of … Continue reading →

Indoor Games with a Side of Learning: Activity Cards

Let me first direct you to the blog that sparked this adventure: Training Happy Hearts. I haven’t had an opportunity to fully explore this site, but her post Alerting Activity ABC Cards has me inspired! For free you can download a full set of Activity Cards like these: Each card has a different activity designed to engage one of … Continue reading →

Sensory Activity for Toddlers that Older Kids Love Too!

Sensory Buckets This idea is all over the web, but here’s how it went for us. Supplies: 3 buckets Flour Cornmeal Oats Toys Spoons Blanket 1. PUT DOWN A SHEET OR BLANKET. Trust me on this one. Even with a play mat, I still had to vacuum. 2. Fill the buckets with as much of … Continue reading →