The other day I promised J that I’d put together an activity for him after he woke up from his nap. He insisted that his cars needed to be part of the fun. After digging through my craft closet, I …
Siblings: When Baby Wrecks the Preschooler’s Play
My kids love each other and get along most of the time. J is a loving older brother and handles most of Baby E’s baby behaviors with such grace that I am genuinely impressed with him. However, I …
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Digging for Treasure
Last week I took J outside to help me pick weeds in our flower beds. Ever since, J has been asking me to dig in the dirt. Everyday we go out to the yard and dig. So, I took his love of digging and …
Color Shape River
Like a lot of preschool boys, J doesn't sit for anything. He’s always on the go, always moving. When it comes to doing anything educational, I know that I need to get his whole body involved. So, I …
Fine Motor Play: Pipe Cleaners and Straws
A few months ago, I put together this simple fine motor skill activity for J. I started off by cutting up a few plastic straws and sticking a few pipe cleaners in a Styrofoam block. J’s been big …
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