Category: <span>Winter</span>

Fridays are sometimes a bit of a struggle , especially the first week of school. Today I 100% bribed some that had a hard time coming I the door with a new bubble machine. 🤷🏻‍♀️. It worked and we followed through. We also did out first self portrait today. The older kids really added detail […]

A Heartfelt Wednesday in Preschool Today was a lovely day filled with laughter, creativity, and, most importantly, connection. With a smaller group, we had the chance to dive deep into our activities and make the most of our seven hours together. One of my favorite parts of Wednesdays is dedicating time to cooking. Authentic cooking […]

We are two days in and already the younger girls are getting used to our routines. The older girls pitch in and help remind them “ you forgot to take off your shoes “ or “wash your hands.” We saw new friendships form today between older girls and the younger. Extra time was spent outside […]

Today was our first day back to preschool after a summer enjoying family and the sun. We spent most of our day learning routines and friends names. We played inside – the favorite spot was art. We played outside the favorite spot was the playhouse We took first day pictures and that was like herding […]

Routines provide a sense of stability and security for children. While routine is important, it’s also crucial to seize special moments and create unique experiences for our children. Whether it’s a planned outing or an impromptu adventure, these special times allow us to break away from the ordinary and create magical memories. Every moment is […]

Imagine the excitement and joy on your child’s face as they witness a transformation from liquid to solid! Slime making is a fantastic way to introduce basic chemistry concepts to young children. With just three ingredients – glue, borax, and water – you can create a mesmerizing substance that will captivate your child’s imagination While […]

The plum tree in the front yard was put in our yard as a seedling from my childhood home. It brings my heart so much joy to see the children playing under it and around it For the second time in many many years, it’s growing fruit. We already have an abundance of mulberries dropping […]

Two of our friends had a disagreement today. We even read a book called “We disagree.” . It was really minor, but you could tell it was a standoff. Four months ago there would have been gnashing of teeth – but today … After some coaching and conversation and a calm down technique or two […]

Yesterday, as I was cleaning out more excess sources from my upstairs resource room, I ran across these huge plastic animals that have been upstairs for a long time. I don’t know why I’ve not rotated them out, but I just couldn’t send them to Goodwill. I brought them downstairs along with some extra pretend […]

One thing that my 39 years of experience has taught me is the significance of recognizing when children need to reset. Just like when we yearn for a day spent outdoors, surrounded by nature, children too require that connection with the natural world. It can completely transform their day and bring about a sense of […]