Saturday Senses – The Sense of Balance

Saturday Senses – The Sense of Balance

The lower four senses are probably the most important in the development of the young child.  The sense of balance is perhaps the most intense to try and write in a short article!   My personal notes on this sense is well over fifteen pages and I have struggled for...
“Reggio Inspired” Child Made Calendar and More!

“Reggio Inspired” Child Made Calendar and More!

In November of last year, I had the opportunity to tour a Reggio Emilia inspired school in my area and see the classrooms.  One of the things that absolutely captured my heart was the child generated print materials. It was so inspiring!  I came back resolved to toss...
Dollar Store Capes!

Dollar Store Capes!

It was a room full of Kings and Queens of Hearts.  To make it proper – each child made their own cape and crown.  Oooo – the fun we had! (These would be so great for a birthday party!) To make the cape – all you need is a plastic table cloth from the...
Make a Love Bird

Make a Love Bird

This is a lovely project for Valentine's – making little love birds out of watercolor paper.  The sweetest part is writing on the back of the birds the things you love.   Isn't gratitude a wonderful way to honor Valentine's day?  I will do this with my class...
How to Draw a Bird

How to Draw a Bird

I think it is such an important skill to teach children how to draw.  It develops so many critical skills for learning – eye/hand coordination, dexterity, spatial perception, understanding of basic shapes and lines, the ability to observe as a means of knowledge...