In addition to our Indoor Rain Science Experiment the children created this art project to go along with our lesson on rain today. I cut out the umbrella and raindrop shapes. The children decorated the umbrella and glued on the raindrops, yarn and craft sticks. Even our 19 month old with a little direction glued [...]
U is for Blowing Up Balloons Science Experiment
March 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
Did you know that when you combine baking soda and vinegar together they create a gas called carbon dioxide? Did you know that this mixture also provides a fun learning experiment for toddlers and preschoolers? Well we didn’t know either but thanks to a post I came across at Mom to 2 Posh Divas while [...]
Under the Sea Themed Sensory Box
March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This was a fun sensory box to put together. Sensory play allows children to engage their senses while learning through play. This box contains shades of blue aquarium rocks, glass rocks and a variety of sea creatures including a blowfish, starfish, sea turtle, octopus, sting ray, whale and coral. After reading Wish for a Fish [...]
Under the Sea Themed Muffin Tin Monday
March 19, 2012 by 5 Comments
We’re exploring the Letter Uu this week so I thought it would be fun to create a “Under the Sea” themed muffin tin. The tin includes goldfish, carrots, applesauce, blue Hawaiian punch which they got to drink right out of the tin and a whale shaped tuna fish sandwich. The children got a kick out [...]
What We’re Reading- Letter U Books
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week we are learning the Letter Uu. We will be exploring the concepts of up, underground and under the sea creatures. Below are a few of the books we’re reading this week to get familiar with this undeniably useful letter. Listen to Your Fish by Sara Albee, Wish for a Fish by Bonnie Worth [...]
