Fun with Magnets
Fun activity provides a reason to discuss the properties of magnetism. Cut up pipe-cleaners and place them in a bottle. Use a magnet to manipulate them.
Sweet way to show thanks to mom
Cute printable artwork acknowledging moms’ special qualities.
A World Without Moms: Happy Mother’s Day (by jubileeProject)
Touching video for all the moms out there
Teaching Children to be Grateful
Good tips on how to teach your child the importance of gratitude.
Skin tone crayons…where were you when I was in preschool?
(via Lakeshore Learning)
Ask your child to create two self portraits: 1) without a mirror and 2) with a mirror; differences are shocking!
Cute inspiration for making self portraits out of those funny looking peg dolls.
Year-by-year milestones that illustrate how your child will begin to recognize and classify people.
(via Same/Different: Ways Preschoolers Perceive People | Scholastic.com)
Bill Martin reads Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? A fun way to reinforce the sense of sight. (by HenryHoltBYR)
Children possess an inherent sense of wonder. It is up to us to foster and harness this desire to learn and explore.
(via Carrotsandcandy.com)
Bury magnets in the sand or in a large sensory tub and use this super magnet to find them all. Good chance to talk about what things may “stick” to magnets.
(via Amazon.com: Learning Resources Classroom Magnet Lab Kit: Toys & Games)
Unleash your child’s creativity with this outdoor water science station.
A collection of great reads to help your child understand the wonders of observation.
(via Carrotsandcandy.com)
