I love the season of Advent...looking forward with hope and being reminded that the Savior of the world came humbly. I have always loved Christmastime - the lights, the snow, the "magic" of it all! Getting to work with kids during this time of year is the best because I get to remind them of the true meaning of the season as well as do some really fun activities with them! I created a "Countdown to Christmas" to help us focus on celebrating the season! … [Read more...]
Kids in the Kitchen: Making Pumpkin Pie
It's fall and we have pumpkins on the brain. Last week we dug into a pumpkin and explored the inside. Then, we painted our pumpkins. This week, we (finally) made pumpkin pie, much to the littles' delight! I had decided we would make the pie on Thursday, and everyday without fail little man would ask "Can we make my pu'kin pie today??" … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Exploration
Oh Fall, we love you! Sunshine, warm but not hot, cool but not freezing, colors everywhere...pumpkin everything! Little man has been BEGGING to make pumpkin pie, so we are going to tackle that next week! (Update: we did it and had a blast!) This week we went to Wallace's (a local garden center that seriously has all the things) to pick out our pumpkins. The kiddies go to a patch as a family, so I didn't want to double up. Wallace's is perfect though, because in the fall they have a bunch of outdoor FREE activities, including a bounce house. So, we had a ball. Both of the cuties picked … [Read more...]
20 Things I Wish I’d Known as A First Year Teacher
I was reminded of my very first classroom of kids recently. Those second graders are now starting fifth grade. It seems like a lifetime ago, but it really hasn’t been that long. In addition to simultaneously missing them and thanking God I’m not at that school any more (another story for another time), I’ve been thinking about all the things I wish I’d known. I’m sure every teacher (and every other person who enters the real work world) feels this way at some point, so I started making a list of things I wish I'd known as a first year teacher. Here’s what I would go back and tell myself … [Read more...]
8 Simple Ways to Teach Your Preschooler
I shared what I did with all four kiddos during the summer in a recent post. If you haven't read it yet go check it out! I shared a little of L's binder in the previous post, but I wanted to share a more in depth look at what I do with him to practice basic skills. Below are 8 simple ways to teach your preschooler that have worked for us! … [Read more...]