Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

When you walk in a dinosaur skeleton stretches in front of you up to the top of the vaulted ceiling. The American Museum of Natural History is a special place and one of my favorite in New York City. It is not lost on me 

How to Celebrate a Yellow Themed Day with Preschoolers

How to Celebrate a Yellow Themed Day with Preschoolers

The color yellow is one of the happiest – in my opinion. Is the color of light and sunshine. My kids would want me to tell you that it is also the color of bananas. We celebrated Yellow Day with books, smoothies, and lots of 

Maps Unit for Preschoolers

Maps Unit for Preschoolers

There is something SO MUCH FUN about maps. Even in the age of GoogleMaps and smart phones I think it is so important for kids to learn how to use a map. Maps are everywhere and learning how to use them is a life skill we 

Fall Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Fall Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

“What do you think we will see on our Fall Hunt?” So begins our conversation before our walk. My preschoolers quickly shout out ideas. Leaves! Pumpkins! Trees! Squirrels! A ghost! Ummm…okay? I write them all down on our clipboard. The kids are used to these 

Farm Field Trip Tips + Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Farm Field Trip Tips + Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Escaping to the farm is one of our favorite ways to get outside and learn. If you don’t grow up on a farm, the animals, crops, environment of a farm are fascinating learning experiences for children. Our family recently went to an apple farm in 

Vet Unit Field Trip and Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Vet Unit Field Trip and Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

She’s sitting on the ledge like a frozen statue watching the sea otters. “Ready to go see the fish?” I ask trying to balance her interest with her brother who has been hopping back and forth impatiently for the past five minutes. She looks up 

Super Fun and Super Simple Up and Down Obstacle Course for Toddlers

Super Fun and Super Simple Up and Down Obstacle Course for Toddlers

A rainy Tuesday afternoon can feel like an eternity with active toddlers. We had already played every game I could think of, read every book on their shelf, held a marathon painting session, and taken an extra bath to recover from the painting session. I 

DIY Foam Trains for Easy Bathtime Fun and Learning

DIY Foam Trains for Easy Bathtime Fun and Learning

My twins were were obsessed with all things trains when they were toddlers. They built tracks and choo chooed the length of the house. They donned little engine hats and tooted whistles. We also read Freight Train by Donald Crews about a million times. This classic is the perfect 

How to Kick off Preschool Color Week with Rad Red Day

How to Kick off Preschool Color Week with Rad Red Day

Red is the start of the rainbow so naturally it kicked off our Rainbow Preschool  Color Unit. Below are super rad red ideas for books, activities and more to get your preschool rainbow week started right at home or in your classroom. affiliate links included below. 

Creative Ideas for Celebrating Orange Day in Preschool

Creative Ideas for Celebrating Orange Day in Preschool

Juicy oranges. Traffic cones. Construction hats. It must be orange day! Below are some fun ways to bring the color orange alive in your home or classroom for Orange Day! affiliate links are included below. Orange Day Activity Ideas Books About the Color Orange It’s