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I have to admit that we are a very electronic driven family. We own lots of different types of electronics from video game systems to mp3 players to PC’s to the Roku 2
. We use most of them for homeschooling and I wanted to share how we use each item.
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What are Learning Sticks?
So I was perusing pinterest and found Letter pops or Letter sticks that teacher’s had made for their classrooms. These were jumbo craft sticks with letters stuck on the end which I am going to call learning sticks. Simple, right? Most of us have foam or stickers just sitting around waiting to be used for an educational purpose!
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Is Science and Nature part of your Preschool Prep? How do you teach Preschoolers about Science and Nature? Simple. Lots of hands-on exploration and activities. Children are naturally curious so build on that curiosity and you will be surprised at how much they will learn.
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Do you have a young child or two who has outgrown Tot School and is ready for Preschool? Have you looked at all the free online choices during your preschool preparation? Does thinking about preschool curriculum make your head spin? Well, I know that the amount of free “Letter of the Week” and “Themed” curriculum is astounding.
I am creating the Preschool Prep series to help other moms and caregivers out! I have spent lots of time researching and planning for Preschool for Lil’ Red and I want to pass on this wealth of knowledge and resources to my readers!
I plan to share a variety of ideas and ways to prepare yourself, your environment, and your child for preschool in a multi-part series. I could create a super long and over whelming post with tons and tons of ideas, but I do not want to add frustration to your Preschool Prep situation. I want to share ideas for learning letters, numbers, colors, shapes, name recognition, character studies, etc. I will share with you very simple activities you can create yourself or some items you could look for during garage sale season. I am hoping to lessen your time and the amount of money you spend by sharing what I am doing.
Take a walk around your yard, block, park, or neighborhood. Head to a nature park if you have one nearby. Be sure to take a magnifying glass or box with you to get an up close look at the new things you might find! Check with your states Department of Natural resources for free local field guides or stop by your library for resources for your area.
Magnifying Glass
Binoculars
Field Guides
Nature Story Books
Natural Materials-simple to find with a quick walk around your yard or around the block
Hands-on Learning:
FREE Science Discovery Curriculum for Early Childhood– 75 core science-related learning experiences,with coordinating lesson plans
Dental Health
Skeletal System
Bird Study
Games and Active Activities:
Things to Make:
Preschool Prep: Learning Shapes
Preschool Prep: Learning Letters
Need something cute and fun for the kids do to while the turkey is roasting? How about a cute pair of turkey felt finger puppets to help pass the time? These cute little gobblers will be the hit of your Thanksgiving or Harvest Party. They would make great party favors for Farm themed party. Quick and easy to make even with very little sewing experience.
What child wouldn’t just love a pair of cute turkey felt finger puppets? My kids like to play with puppets even Eldest who is 10 1/2 will use them with Lil’ Red or Baby C-4 to entertain them. Eldest antics paired with a fun looking puppet is sure to get a grin or giggle every time. So off to the fabric store or your felt stash to begin your own set of felt finger puppets!
Materials:
Felt- tan, orange, red, and brown
Thread- matching tan or contrasting
Feathers- short 2 1/2″ to 3″ brightly colored
Sewing machine or hand sewing needle
Download a pattern for turkey puppets.
1) Start with tan felt as the body of the turkey.
2) Trace and cut the pieces for the eyes and wattle.
3) Stitch eyes and wattle in place.
4) Lay feathers on back piece of body.
5) Stitch feathers onto body. Trim points as needed.
6) Stitch front and back together.
You could use hot glue for most of the steps but I would still sew on the feathers to be sure they are secure. I would not allow an infant, cat, or small dog play with these for chance that the feathers could be a choking hazard. Keep a close eye on a toddler or preschooler who sticks things in their mouths as well.
Lil’ Red is demonstrating how much fun a pair of Turkey felt finger puppets can be. They can wrestle, peck one another, fight like super heroes, you know all the usual rough boy play. These little turkeys were actually made a couple years ago and have stood up pretty well.
Have you seen the phrase Busy Bags floating around online and wondered what all the buzz is about? Not sure what a Busy Bag is or how to make them? Well, you have come to the right place. Busy Bags 101 will guide you through the basics of Busy Bags and the potential of hosting a Busy Bag Swap.
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