I recently went to lunch with a dear friend. Both of us had our children with us. We sat there, visiting and eating in a family restaurant with four children ranging from ages 2-10 years old. And I suddenly became painfully aware of something we were both doing too much of. Now, one would think …
Toddler Playschool: D is for Down on the Farm Lesson Plan {free printable}
Well, we’re on week 3 of our Toddler Playschool adventure. We’re doing Farm themed activities for toddlers, and I’m sooo excited! Farm units were always one of my favorites when I was teaching preschool. They offer so many different topics for a variety of interest in regards to various animals, lots of machinery, and food. I …
Toddler Playschool: C is for Community Helpers Lesson Plan {free printable}
Exploring Community Helpers with toddlers and preschoolers is one of my very favorite themes. With the wide variety of individuals that help run or cities and towns, it opens up so many avenues for exploration and discovery. Below you can find our todder lesson plan for community helpers such as firefighters, mail carriers, librarians, and …
Easy Sensory Bin Idea for Toddlers
Well, we did something a little bit different today. I got a new sensory bin set up and the mood struck me to share it with you all… right then and there. So off to Facebook I went and did a live video. If you missed it, you can watch it here. Don’t forget to …
Toddler Playschool: B is for Bugs Lesson Plan {free printable}
The past week has been a bit of a struggle as we focus on more planned, structured activities. But Sunny {2 years} seems to have enjoyed our activities thus far… So we’re onto week 2: B is for Bugs. Bug activities for toddlers and preschoolers can be tricky if they have an aversion to creepy crawly things, …
35 Apple Activities for Kids
It’s apple picking time!!! This week, we are doing an apple theme for the letter A in our Toddler Playschool. You can find our free printable lesson plans for this week here. I wanted to also share with you some of the amazing fun and educational apple activities from some of my favorite bloggers. On …
Toddler Playschool: A is for Apples Lesson Plan {free printable}
Here we go! Toddlerhood is a fun age filled with intrigue and excitement regarding just about anything. I’m so excited about starting Toddler Playschool with Sunny {2 years old}. She seems to be excited to do “school”. It’s so tough to be the littlest left behind when the big kids go to school. So I’ve …
When Motherhood is Lonely
Motherhood is isolating. Amidst the laughter, toothless smiles, and sticky, sweet fingers, there is a loneliness that pervades and snatches a bit of the sunshine. So often a thankless job, we get paid in boogery kisses, paint smeared on papers, and meals devoured for their yumminess. The creation of motherhood is trying. Opening our hearts for …