How well do Walmart paint dab markers work? Do you ever have one of those moments where you have the greatest idea and you’re so excited because you know it’s going to work perfectly… and then it doesn’t? I had one of those moments awhile ago. I was at Walmart picking up a few things… Continue reading Walmart Paint Dab Markers Review
Month: October 2012
Halloween Crafts
I really love Halloween crafts and activities, but in my mind there are two different kinds of Halloween. This kind: And this kind: Guess which kind is my favorite? Yep, the first one. I don’t do scary, evil, or blood, guts, and gore. What I do love is pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns, getting to dress up… Continue reading Halloween Crafts
Paper Candy Corn and Pumpkin Craft
I got the idea for this wonderful paper candy corn craft from Mamas Like Me. Out of her list of 31 October crafts, this was the one I most wanted to do with Little Bear. You start with a piece of construction paper and draw an outline of a piece of candy corn. Be sure… Continue reading Paper Candy Corn and Pumpkin Craft
Halloween Finger Puppets Tutorial
This was a really fun activity that Little Bear loved! We made these super cute Halloween finger puppets and then used them for storytelling. We did three different stories with them and then Little Bear made up his own story. You can make these finger puppets too with only a few materials and a… Continue reading Halloween Finger Puppets Tutorial
How to enjoy Cloud Dough with your kids
Cloud Dough, oh cloud dough. How do I describe thee cloud dough? What is it about thee that makes me feel … inadequate? I have to be honest, when I first saw a pin on Pinterest for cloud dough I repinned it right away. But, it was one of those pins that you repin just… Continue reading How to enjoy Cloud Dough with your kids
How Old is He? Encouraging a Child with a Gross Motor Delay
How do you encourage walking with a child that has a gross motor delay? What are some games that encourage walking? I’m sitting at church and Smiley Man needs a diaper change. It’s a familiar scene when you have a one year old. ;) I grab a diaper and wipes out of my purse and… Continue reading How Old is He? Encouraging a Child with a Gross Motor Delay
Preschool Journal – Weather and Attendance
Yesterday I wrote about calendar time and how important it is. I mentioned that I have students record the weather and attendance and told you there would be a free printable today! The weather and attendance calendar printable includes a different page for each month September-May. The printable includes a graph to record the weather,… Continue reading Preschool Journal – Weather and Attendance
Calendar Time – Preschool
In case you don’t know yet, calendar time is very important for preschoolers and early elementary students. It helps with number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting, plus calendar basics like the days of the week, month names, etc. When I was writing a preschool curriculum, I knew I wanted to have calendar time. Here is step-by-step,… Continue reading Calendar Time – Preschool
October Crafts: Pumpkin Patch
I love looking at fun crafts that kids have done. I love walking the halls of a school and seeing cute crafts lining the halls. I’ll be honest, though, I’m not one for messes. Or craftiness to be honest. I’m one of those women that has to force myself to do crafts with my kids… Continue reading October Crafts: Pumpkin Patch
General Conference Traditions
What are some General Conference traditions? How do you look forward to General Conference each year? Cassidy Over the years my General Conference viewing/listening experiences have varied and my “traditions” have changed. However, there are a few things that remain constant. First, we always watch conference with family. Whether it’s my family or Kevin’s family… Continue reading General Conference Traditions