For our animal classification project, we are starting off with animals that start with A. Adding to our daily animal research journal, we will be organizing lists of animals based on their starting letter of the alphabet, then generating a short list of picture books for extended learning. In this series, we’re going beyond simply naming an…
Here’s our list of animals that start with T. For our animal classification, we are adding to our daily animal research journal and are organizing lists of animals based on their starting letter of the alphabet, then generating a short list of picture books for extended learning. Whether you’re putting together a preschool lesson, working on…
Cozy Fall books for kids are such a lovely way to slow down and enjoy the changing season together. As the leaves turn, there are so many learning opportunities that come through observing nature and reading books about autumn. I’ve gathered these cozy fall picture books because they’re more than just pretty seasonal stories. They’re beautiful, well-written books…
Looking for animals that start with S? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve been working on animal classification and adding to our daily animal research journal, and we are organizing lists of animals based on their starting letter of the alphabet, then generating a short list of picture books to go along with them. Whether you’re…
Today we’re are going to explore animals that start with P! We’ve been working on animal classification and adding to our daily animal research journal, and we thought it would be helpful to organize a list of animals based on their beginning letter of the alphabet, then generate a short list of picture books for some…
This turtle craft is a fun little follow-up to my last post, where I shared some of my favorite books by Jan Brett. If you’ve read my Jan Brett book guide, you know how much I love the cozy, detailed worlds she creates—and Mossy is one of those stories that practically begs for a craft to go along with…
I’m not sure if you are familiar with Virginia Lee Burton’s books, but they are a treasure. They are the kind of children’s books that seem to stay with you long after you’ve closed the pages. I enjoyed learning that Virginia Lee Burton was a busy wife and mom (of two boys), using her talent…
If you grew up reading children’s books, there’s a good chance Eric Carle was part of your childhood. And if you have little ones of your own, you more than likely have a well-loved copy of The Very Busy Spider that you’ve been asked to read close to a million times. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Baby…
Today we are going to learn how to make an Eric Carle-inspired art collage. Have you ever read one of his books, like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and been curious about how he made his iconic illustrations? I know I have. His illustrations look so simple, yet textured and so very interesting. We did this collage…
If you’re looking for an easy kids’ activity that gets everyone outside, off screens, and excited to go for a walk, this nature-walk cardboard vase craft is a sweet one. And the best part? You probably already have everything you need. Supplies for the Cardboard Vase Craft This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. I may earn…
