Here’s a fun way to practice colors and numbers! Create an ice cream stand, where children can pretend to sell and buy ice cream. This resource contains a menu that can be printed out and laminated for durability. The kids can then use dry-erase markers to circle the ice cream that they’d like to order….
Tips for a Relaxed and Fun Tummy Time
I’ve got a lot of ideas for kindergarten activities. Unfortunately, some take a looong time to craft and write about. On top of that, I’ve been sick and E. has been keeping me busy. I hope that I’ll have some free time soon, but I have to admit that I really love being silly with…
Webinars for Teachers
Our place has been turned upside-down…we have a new family member and a whole lot of mess. That’s why I’ve been extremely busy over the past month and a half. But I finally had some minutes to spare between calming a screaming baby and dirty diapers to write this. A while ago, I stumbled across…
Fun Activities for Babies Under 1
I’ve been writing a lot about activities for kids over 3, because I haven’t been teaching younger ones since starting the blog. This article is a bit different: it’s meant for first-time parents or those who work with newborns. Sometimes it’s difficult to find game ideas for babies, and of course, the most important thing…
Toddler Behaviour and RIE Parenting
Magda Gerber’s philosophy and most of the books that I have read about RIE parenting and respectful parenting have had such a great impact on me, how I teach the kids in my group, and how I plan on teaching my own one day. When I first started teaching kindergarten, I was relying a lot…
Oobleck Frog Pond
If you haven’t made oobleck before, you need to do it as soon as possible. You can read more about how amazing oobleck is and how to make it here. Last week we learned about frogs and their life cycle, and we made these messy frog ponds with food colouring, corn starch, and water. The…