Repost of one of my favorite cookies! We made these in Home Ec class in high school and then the cookies were sold in the concession stands during football games. Continuing the tradition, Bubs made these cookies for a fund raiser that he did with his 4H club too. They were a big hit! Last night, Sweet Pea and I made cookies to ...
Activity
Put the Fire Out!
Need a fun outside game that incorporates gross and fine motor skills...and water? This activity is great for this time of year when it may be too cool to swim but the kids are begging to play in water. Several years ago I found the idea of "Put the Fire Out" on YourTherapySource.com. This website has several great ideas to include gross and ...
Fishing Game
My kids have enjoyed going "fishing" in our living room. Catching each fish becomes a educational game. What's great about this activity is that they don't even realize that they are learning!!! This game is easy to make and can be created as simple or as detailed as you want. To Make: Fishing Pole: A dowel rod, string, and ...
Making Your Own Play Dough
There is just something about play dough that begs most children and adults to roll it over and over in their hands. Beyond the educational value when making shapes, letters, numbers and the imaginative play, play dough is excellent for fine motor skills. Plus, it is super easy and inexpensive to make at home! We like the texture of homemade ...
Crafts: Months and Holidays
The 5 Year Curriculum contains a unit about holidays in Week 32. This is an activity and craft that I created to introduce the child to a major holiday for each month. Included in the list below are links to more ABCJLM Holiday ideas. Print the Calendar Wheel. Cut around the circle. Cut around the second circle and into the pie shape. Using ...
Creative Roads
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How To Picture Walk Through a Book
source Even before their precious bundle of joy is born, parents are told the importance of reading to their child. Most professionals agree that children should be read to at least 15 minutes a day. But is there a certain way to read to a child? One academic term that you will hear floating around is "Picture Walk." But what is it? Why ...
Nature Walk and Poster
Here's a fun activity that we did a few days back. Make a Nature Poster - Walk around the neighborhood or park collecting different items from nature. Use spatial words as you find things (i.e. The leaf up high...The red flower between the...) Back at home, create a poster and glue items on. Add the title "Our ...
Four Seasons
Both the 4 and 5 Year Curriculum study the Four Seasons. Those children using the 4 Year Curriculum create a Four Seasons Wheel each week adding another season. Print the "Winter Tree" and add snowflakes. Post the finished tree on a wall adding pictures around it that depict winter. Also add names or pictures of people ...
Summer Reading Programs
Summer is a great time to join local reading programs and let your kiddos receive prizes. Here are a couple places to check out. Please help me add to the list! Barnes and Nobles - Download a reading journal, read eight books, and choose a free book! Library Programs - Call your local library to find out about the reading ...