Natalie Grebe In a classroom setting, there are many ways to engage toddlers and preschool children in age-appropriate science activities. This can be a fun and interactive way to introduce science concepts and foster a love of learning. Here are some ideas for activities that can be incorporated into a preschool classroom and spark a...Read More

Por: Aimee Currier Cuando era maestra, todos los años leíamos “A sembrar sopa de verdura” (Growing Vegetable Soup) por el autor Lois Ehlert (disponible en inglés y en español). Fue un gran libro porque se podía usar para integrar varios estudios, desde matemáticas hasta ciencias. En las conversaciones con los niños, hablábamos sobre cómo crecen...Read More

Aimee Currier When I was a classroom teacher, every year we would read Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert. It was a great book to use across the curriculum from math to science. We would talk about how seeds grow and how some plants needed to be started indoors before being transplanted (great new vocabulary...Read More

Beth Simon “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ― Charles M. Schulz White, milk, dark, frozen or hot, in bars, drops, chips or chunks, chocolate has long provided us with comfort and joy. It soothes the soul and lifts spirits in difficult times, and it complements celebrations and...Read More

Kelli Harris It’s no secret that summer is the perfect time to indulge in ice cream. Its cold and creamy texture can really satisfy on a hot summer day. According to Ecreamery, here are some fun ice cream facts: In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month in the United States and...Read More

Regina Wright Ingredients: Blueberries – up to 10 per child Bananas – 1 per child Strawberries – 4 per child Greek nonfat vanilla yogurt – 3 tablespoons per child Ice – 1 cup per child Water – 1/3 cup per child Popsicle sticks – 1 per child Straws – 1 per childRead More

Kitty Syster Ingredients: 4 oranges Lemon juice 2 Tablespoons of sugarRead More

By Regina Wright Ingredients: 1 package of English muffins (whole wheat or gluten free can also be used) 1 small jar of tomato sauce A small package of shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Directions: Place the English muffin on a paper towel or plate. Take a spoonful of tomato sauce and spread it evenly onto...Read More

Regina Wright Ingredients: A popsicle stick for each child 2 two-inch celery stalks per child 2 tablespoons of peanut butter per child (substitutions for food allergies can include hummus and cheese spreads) A small child size handful of raisinsRead More