Fall Leaf Investigation

One of the perks of fall is the gorgeous weather and a leaf investigation is a great excuse to go outside which makes it a wonderful addition to your fall activities! To begin our leaf investigation we read the book, Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. This book displays...

Leaf Lanterns Tutorial

Susan at River Bliss blog created these amazing lanterns!   She has provided a detailed tutorial at: http://riverblissed.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-quest-of-light-leaf-lantern-tutorials.html I love Susan's blog for her wonderful reflections and musings inspired by the...
Leaf Sewing!

Leaf Sewing!

What you will need: Leaves, hole punch, child' plastic needles and yarn. This one of my favorite fall activities!  There are two ways to do this! Hole Punched Leaves Using a hole punch – make holes around the edge of the leaf. Or let the children make the holes....

3-D Paper Habitats 101 – Part 1

There are three basic 3-dimensional techniques to have in your teaching toolbox.  These three habitat basics can be used to have children demonstrate their understandings of current science studies or character settings. Over the next week, I am going to share how to...