In our focus on shapes this week I wanted to do an active game that got my son up and moving. Young children learn in all different ways and exposing them to various experiences will only encourage more learning!

1. Gather your materials, all you need are some pipe cleaners!

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The fall is a fun time to be outside with your children , they can pick up leaves, see the colors changing and run around so everyone sleeps better at night! This craft is fun and easy to do with things that we all associate with the fall, gourds and changing of the leaves.

1. Gather your materials. You will need some red, yellow and green paint, a cereal box ( any box will do), some light colored construction paper, scissors, and 1 or 2 gourds. [more]

Young children need play. Developmentally this is the time that they make the connections, they learn most naturally and practice the social skills we may wonder if they will ever get. Because of my blog here and No Time For Flash Cards it is often assumed that I sit with my child for long periods of time doing craft after craft at a table... the reality is , is that mostly we play. [more]

Today is Columbus day in the US and Thanksgiving in Canada . So I thought I would post a project geared more towards kids that are home from school today and probably declaring they are bored by 10am. This will keep them busy and is a beautiful decoration when it's done. My son helped me with it but the first few steps would be too challenging for most preschoolers.

1. Gather your materials. You will need some construction paper (any color), a marker, scissors, 3-4 magazines, and glue. [more]

I love this activity and how it blends the paint, but I have yet to do it with my son because I am very very anxious about balloons and toddlers. Please be careful with any kids who still mouth things with latex balloons.

1. Gather your materials. You will need a balloon, a dish , paint and some paper.

2. Pour a little paint into the dish, I like to mix it in the dish for cool results. [more]