Homeschooling

Rainbow Bears Sensory Bin

January 5, 2016 By Thaleia 15 Comments

Have you heard of Rainbow Bears? I bet you have seen them and have wondered what on earth can you do with them besides count and sort them. Today I am sharing with you a super simple and fun way to learn with Rainbow Bears via our Rainbow Bears Sensory Bin! This is our first post for a new series called #toolsforlearning which we will be sharing on our blogs and Instagram!

Lil’ Red is my sensory loving boy so this activity is perfect for him. He not only loves all things that involve his hands but also anything new, fun, and colorful. Now I have owned these bears since before Eldest was born but they have been stored away most of those years. I used them a few years ago for some tot trays during the year I did CC nursery. So these “old” bears are totally new to both Big Red and Lil’ Red which makes this activity even more fun!

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Winter Sensory Bins

December 26, 2015 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

Since Lil’ Red is a hands-on, tactile, sensory learner I am always looking for new ways for him to explore and learn. We haven’t made many sensory bins but they are always a hit when I do set them up!

Winter Sensory Bins

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Homemade Chicken Corn Chowder

December 22, 2015 By Thaleia 1 Comment

Do you have a list of recipes that are deemed your comfort foods? You know those recipes that not only are nutritious but warm your soul? This chicken corn chowder is one of those recipes. We were first introduced to this recipe when Eldest was in the hospital with DKA and we found out he had Type 1 Diabetes.

One of our local homeschool moms volunteered to bring us a meal and she brought us Creamy Chicken and Corn Chowder by Cooking Classy. See she knew we would need to figure out the carbs in the soup if Eldest was going to eat it. I am very thankful for that hearty meal that we were able to enjoy last December as well as have the chance to tweak it and make it our own!

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Winter Themed Busy Bag Ideas

December 20, 2015 By Thaleia 19 Comments

With Winter coming and colder weather it means that my little ones will spend more time inside. How about some Winter Themed Busy Bag Ideas to keep your little ones active and learning?

I have gathered up 10 ideas from other KBN bloggers to share with you today.
Snowflake Felt Board (Winter Busy Bag Idea) from Teach Besides Me
Counting Snowballs Winter Math Activity from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Decorate a Gingerbread Man: Busy Bag Activity from Sunny Day Family
Snowman Dice Game {Free Printable} from Glues to my Crafts
Q-tip Snowflakes Busy Bag from Playdough to Plato
Snowflake Craft Stick Puzzle from Powerful Mothering
Popsicle Snowflake Art from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Reusable Igloo Sticker Busy Bag from Still Playing School
Snowflake Addition Montessori Activity from Every Star is Different
Igloo Made from Cornstarch Beads from Gift of Curiosity