If you are a fan of teaching language arts with literature but creating lessons plans intimidates you, check out our Kendall Hunt Pathways 2.0 review. I love literature-based learning. Anytime I can read a book with my kids and pull meaningful lessons from it, I do. However, it can be daunting to find good books, pull together relevant activities and…
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Dive deep into If You Give a Mouse a Brownie with your kids with this free printable book companion. Focus on rhymes, blends, word work, and more! I love activities that allow me to bring a book to life. And, when the book is a kid-favorite, that is even better. Preschoolers love Laura Numeroff’s circular stories in the If You…
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As the leaves begin to change colors this autumn, it’s a great time to explore leaves with these engaging leaf-themed science activities for preschoolers. Gather some leaves on your next nature walk, and let your preschoolers use them in various science experiments and activities. They can explore why leaves change colors, the colors found in various leaves, and so much more…
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One of my children’s and my favorite things to do in the summer is picking blueberries. But no matter how many blueberries we bring home, they disappear quickly! My kids adore blueberries. And these blueberry picture books are just as delightful to read as blueberries are to eat. Here are a few of the best blueberries books I’ve found over…
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Turn your child’s handprint into one of his favorite book characters with this If You Give a Mouse a Cookie handprint art project for kids! If your kids love Laura Numeroff’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, they’re going to go wild for this handprint art project! This one is a little more in depth than the preschool crafts I normally…
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