Make Early Learning Fun!

"Why not have class outside?" Easy for them to say .... ;) But ... with some prep, it can be fun and productive! In these continui...

Playthings don’t have to be expensive and manufactured to grab a child’s attention, and to learn from. Nature provides many objects to obser...

With some students remote and some present in school, educators are scurrying to find engaging ways to interact with both groups and “up” th...

Sometimes you just need to get outside, even if it’s chilly and wintery out there! A quick walk or a bundled-up garden or playground visit w...

Moving objects are often pushed or pulled by hands, feet or other extensions of our bodies. We’ve used ramps and slides to speed things up a...

Nature is a great equalizer - all students can be a part of a shared activity when the subject is something that they can all access, like l...

There is nothing like hands-on experience for really learning and remembering about a topic. Pumpkins are a great subject for diving into an...

Every little one likes to move things - it’s part of being a “little scientist”! One of the first science topics that we always work (play) ...

Want to grow something and show your children at home the process? No seeds? No problem!! Don't despair if the sunflower project y...

Teachers (and parents) can broaden children’s experiences through thoughtful, inclusive choices in both literature and in choosing topics f...

We are scientists! My friends and I are excited about science - most kiddos are! Here's some science for a cold winter day ... all you ...

There are so many cool things that you can do with Loose Parts - all the little things that end up in your junk drawer or around the house....

 As Spring emerges, "noticing" has become our favorite word. We notice buds on bushes, water streams after the rain, pods lying o...

Scientists have questions, try to figure out ways to answer the questions, come to conclusions, and record their information. Sounds like e...

There are so many things your children can do with a collection of objects!  It could be coins, shells, rocks, buttons! I can remember, as ...

In the winter months up north, we can sometimes see a lot of ice and snow! When it keeps us from going outside to play, we bring it inside ...

Sometimes you just have to pack your stuff and get outdoors! As Spring approaches, look for new ways to explore the backyard, playground, o...