One of my favorite Easter time activities is our annual making of Peeps Houses. Oh, how the kids love this! I start out by having a storytime, based on Easter books full of bunnies and chicks. Then, we sing and act out some bunny songs. Some of my favorites are:Little Bunny Foo Foo and Peter…
Category: Elementary
PLAY KITCHEN
Who knew the memories our play kitchen would evoke? My son called me up earlier this week, while cleaning out our attic, and said,“Hey mom, we don’t need that old play kitchen that’s up in the attic anymore, do we?”I couldn’t respond.I was literally flooded with memories. Yes son, we do still need that play…
St. Patrick’s Day Fun
St. Patrick’s Day Fun I love going all out and making holidays super memorable for the children in my life.Making St. Patrick’s Day Fun is no exception. I will begin the St. Patrick’s Day Fun by decking my house out in as much green as I can possibly stomach.Green streamers, balloons, shamrocks, leprechauns, stars, and…
Cuddle Up And Read
Cuddle up and read. As I’m embracing my word of the year, I’ve been reflecting on which simple activities bring me the most joy. To learn more about this, please read my earlier blog post: https://learningisawayoflife.com/word-of-the-year/. I was reminiscing back to when my oldest daughter was born, over 20 years ago. As a new mom,…
Covid-19, Faith, Family, and Vitamins
Covid-19, faith, family, and vitamins These last few months have taught me so much about Covid-19, faith, family, and vitamins. It all started with a small ripple…My husband woke up one morning not feeling well.The next morning, my youngest son wasn’t feeling well.Anytime anyone says they don’t feel well, it automatically sets off that little…
Handwriting Or Typing
Handwriting or typing? That is the question of the decade. Do you remember sitting in a classroom at the beginning of each school year and being asked to write that dreaded journal entry?You know the one I mean….. What did you do over summer break? You would sit and think about it for a while,…
Jumping Rope
I was sitting on a bench at a local park, watching my son play on the swings. From across the park, I heard the familiar chant “Miss Mary Mack“. I couldn’t help but smile as I was immediately transported back to my childhood. The memories of endless hours jumping rope with friends came flooding back…
Learning Is Contagious
Learning is contagious! If you don’t believe that learning is contagious, try a little experiment. First, find a simple science experiment book, page through it, and then find an experiment for which you have all the needed supplies.Next, gather those supplies and set them on your table, and then just sit there.If your young learners…
Woodworking For Children
Woodworking for children Woodworking or beginner carpentry skills may seem like an old-fashioned hobby or pastime, but I assure you there are many benefits to introducing woodworking for children. My children were introduced to beginning woodworking very young, through our local 4H program.Our club had an amazing mentor who truly loved woodworking and sharing it…
COLOR MIXING
Color mixing is a fun and educational activity for children. I love to play around with color mixing while using paint, and what child doesn’t love paint!?Generally, I begin by introducing the children to the primary colors: Red, blue, and yellow. I give them each a small plate and let them squeeze out some red,…
