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: 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 […]
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 […]