Plastic-foam trays, at least one-inch deep Plastic fork Potting soil Grass seed Spray bottle for misting Seashells, walnut shells, eggshells, small twigs, pebbles, and other interesting natural items  Using a pencil, help your child poke a few holes in the bottom of the tray for drainage. Together, fill the tray with a half- […]
Child’s favorite storybook Variety of magazines with lots of photographs 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of construction paper child scissors nontoxic white glue 6 large interlocking metal rings black washable marker hole puncher  Read your child’s storybook together. Then, in preparation for making the flip books, discuss the book in terms of who (people […]
 My kids LOVE going for walks around the neighborhood. But, when I saw this awesome idea, I just knew I had to make it for my kiddos so that our neighborhood walks would become nature walks…you know, make it educational! {smile} So, since I didn’t have a nifty little tray, I decided to use […]
Rain Bath  1. Use a turkey skewer to poke holes on the bottom and sides of the plastic bottle, making holes about one inch apart. 2. Place your baby in a baby bathtub or get into a regular bathtub with him, if you like. Lower your baby into the water gently, to give him […]
 Challenge: Your TASK is to move various Objects into a Container from a marked area without touching the objects or putting any part of your body into the marked area. Using the materials provided, come up with ways to move the Objects out of the larger marked area into the Container without touching the […]
Many times we walk through gardens without realizing the potential in the soil. This activity invites the preschool child to discover the many possibilities that wait at her feet! Â Before You Start: Find a plant or a tree that is growing in an unusual place. Ask the children how that plant began growing in […]
Bring pieces of the Earth from your own backyard into your students’ homes with these stylish and esthetic Earth Bottles. Inspire admiration for earth’s beauty and variety. Improve sensory integration, creativity, fine motor skills, patterning and recycling skills. The beans and rice, as well as the other natural materials offer a variety of colors that […]
To describe and discuss weather predictions. To familiarize children with seasonal vocabulary. Â Discuss different kinds of weather with the children. What kind of weather do they experience from season to season? Â Â Has bad weather ever changed or interrupted the children’s plans? Do they ever listen to the weather report on television or […]
