Here’s a great video illustrating how to teach children about prime numbers. I’m thinking we could draw a similar (smaller) chart on our driveway and use paper or pieces of […]
BOOK REVIEW: The Outside Play and Learning Book
The Outside Play and Learning Book, by Karen Miller This one really came in handy for that outside play time when you just want to add a little structure to […]
BOOK REVIEW: Mudpies to Magnets
Mudpies to Magnets, by Robert A Williams This is a terrific preschool science book! This book is divided into topic areas…”Science Center Activities,” “Construction & Measurement,” “Circle Time…” etc…Age appropriateness […]
BOOK REVIEW: Good Earth Art
Good Earth Art: Environmental Art for Kids, by MaryAnn F Kohl This book has some really fantastic art projects for kids of all ages, all “earth friendly!” I especially love how […]
BOOK REVIEW: Sharing Nature With Children
Sharing Nature With Children, by Joseph Cornell This is a fantastic book to get ideas for activities to do with children, to teach an appreciation of nature. I’ve used some […]
BOOK REVIEW: Celebrating the Great Mother
Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children, by Cait Johnson This is an AMAZING book, in my opinion. If you believe in teaching your […]
BOOK REVIEW: More Dribble Drabble
More Dribble Drabble, by Deya Brashears I love the projects in this book! Some fantastic art to do with kids…all focusing on the “process,” not the “product.” With children, particularly […]
Math Without Words
Have you heard about “Math Without Words”?? I haven’t yet had a chance to buy this and check it out, but I am really interested in it just by what […]
Math Salon
Now here’s a fascinating idea!! I am so going to explore this idea now! Here’s a great link with more ideas on this sort of thing…specifically on How to start […]
BOOK REVIEW: Sharing the Joy of Nature: Nature Activities for All Ages
Sharing the Joy of Nature: Nature Activities for All Ages, by Joseph Bharat Cornell The activities in Cornell’s books are just NEAT! I have used quite a lot of Mr. […]
BOOK REVIEW: Science is: A source of fascinating facts, projects and activities
Science is: A source of fascinating facts, projects and activities, by Susan Bosak Man did this book ever come in handy! This has every possible type of science activity you […]
BOOK REVIEW: Rain Forest: Interactive Geography Kit
Rain Forest: Interactive Geography Kit, by Robin Bernard Some of the activities in this book I had to adjust to make it more “hands-on” and less “teacher-directed, cookie-cutter art”…but there […]
BOOK REVIEW: Playfair: Everybody’s Guide to Noncompetitive Play
Playfair: Everybody’s Guide to Noncompetitive Play, Matt Weinstein For those of you who remember “New Games,” you will see a LOT of similarity here! Including the fact that they both […]