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Snowmen at Night is one of my kids’ favorite wintertime books. It’s become a bit of a tradition to pull it out in January, just like reading seasonal and holiday-themed books other times of the…
Inspired by “shaving cream marble prints” that have become so popular and the color mixing experiments that fascinate my kids, we opted to try “marbelizing eggs” this year with a similar process. Not wanting to expose our food (with it’s … Continue reading
Snowmen at Night is one of my kids’ favorite wintertime books. It’s become a bit of a tradition to pull it out in January, just like reading seasonal and holiday-themed books other times of the year. The story is entertaining and the … Continue reading
Drawing with shading and highlights is typically taught later in elementary art. However, this easy snowman drawing technique is simple enough for a preschool art project and has a big visual impact when complete. Using basic geometry, and just two colors, a … Continue reading
Just in time for Halloween party crafts, but fun for kids any time of the year, these “monster” paper crafts combine origami, cutting skills and zentagle-style pattern making to create clever monster-themed bookmarks. Monster Bookmarks – Basic Supplies: 1 1/2- 2″ strips … Continue reading
In the Montessori educational model, teaching materials build upon each other in a specific sequence that allows for students to learn at their own pace while also addressing the need for order and independence. A clear example of this is the use of Metal Insets. For toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary age … Continue reading
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