Sensory Bins Step by Step
He’s been working there for 20 minutes: pushing the shaving cream from one side to the other...
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Tag: young children
Surviving toddlerhood
Today I reflect back on when my youngest was a toddler. During that time, I remembered a friend of mine and what she went through with her youngest and how she encouraged me along the way.
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Enjoying your toddler
Just as we returned from a Sunday afternoon drive through our mountainous backroads, our family was able to enjoy the sunset as we pulled into our driveway. The scene was peaceful, serene and well, perfect. My husband grabbed the sleeping baby, attempting to transport him to his crib without waking him.
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Including Your Preschooler
Having a preschooler in the home while homeschooling older children can be difficult. While my three year old is a huge blessing to us, his attention span is not very long. During our “school time” I try to keep him occupied by putting on an educational show or I turn on his Kindle to an educational app. This doesn’t always work for very long. I have had to get creative with him by including him in our school work.
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5 Field Trip Ideas for Young Ones
Looking to take your young ones on some field trips this year but plan on sticking to a tight budget? Here are some inexpensive ideas that will help them learn more about your local community.
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Teaching Toddlers to Say Thank You
One of the “biggies” as a mom with young kids is the challenge of cultivating thankfulness in the hearts of my children.
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Our Morning Meeting
Morning Meeting. Circle Time. It has several different names, but usually the same goal. Start your school day with your child, review a calendar, basic math facts and drills, Bible or other memory versus and such.
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11 Things Every Preschooler Needs His Mama to Teach
As a homeschooling mom, I used to feel overwhelmed by the thought of teaching my young children everything they need to know.
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Teaching Preschoolers Science
When I was a preschool teacher I made it a point to have a “science center” set up in the classroom. Plants growing by the window, pictures of jungle animals hanging from the ceiling and a microscope. The resources were available but with only a few hours a week with the children, there was only so much science we could get in.
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