When looking at the letter M for this week’s lesson plan printable, I decided to go with a theme that would allow a wide variety of exploration. For this week, that equivocated to creating a lesson plan that allowed toddlers to explore their five senses. Each day this week focuses on one of the five …
Thanksgiving Word Search for Kids {free printable}
Who is ready for Turkey Day? The kids are out of school, the relatives are headed in, and Momma has a big to-do list! Here’s a free Thanksgiving word search for kids that might help keep them occupied for a little while. Get the Thanksgiving Word Search here Headed out on the road? Hurry over and …
Toddler Playschool: L is for Leaves Lesson Plan {free printable}
Fall is my favorite season. So when those leaves start changing my brain starts turning with things that we can do to make the most of the season. I know we’re going to have a ton of fun celebrating this season in our Toddler Playschool. Many of the activities listed in this free Letter L lesson plan printable incorporate …
Easy Fall Sensory Bin for Kids
Fall is my favorite season, hands down. The colors, the smells, the sounds…. It’s all so amazing to me. I like to change our sensory bin for the seasons or based on whatever theme we are currently learning about. So being able to create a fall sensory bin for the kids to explore is always …
Talking About Consent with Children
It’s the holidays, which means lots of get-togethers with family, friends, and coworkers. As both a child and a parent, I always loathe these for one single reason…. all the people that feel entitled to hug and kiss on my children. I remember those awkward hugs and wet kisses being forced upon my cheeks as a child. …
Toddler Playschool: K is for Kitchen Fun lesson plan {free printable}
When looking at ideas for the letter K free printable, the first thing that popped into my mind was Kitchen Fun. It opens the door to so many fun activities. Many kids love to help prepare meals and can learn so much during the cooking process. Likewise, foods and utensils can provide ample opportunities for …
A Mother’s Concern on the Eve of Election Day
Today is a day that will go down in history. No matter what side you are on, or what belief system and/or political party you subscribe to, I think we can all agree that today’s election is monumental. Never before has the United States seen an election like this. And I’m scared as hell. I …
Multicultural Thank You Poster: Free Printable
It is November and we are in the midst of celebrating all that we’re thankful for. In today’s climate, there seems to be a divide between being able to celebrate who we are while appreciating and respecting other cultures. It’s imperative that parents and educators do their part to teach acceptance and love of those different …
Toddler Playschool: J is for Jungle Animals Lesson Plan {free printable}
J is a tough letter to come up with a theme that is broad enough to supply a week’s worth of opportunities for learning. With the popularity of the show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, I finally settled on Jungle Animals because, well, tigers live in the jungle… You get the connection. When I started planning, I …
The “Idiot” at the Craft Fair: How Do You Know When to Step In?
I was with my two youngest (8 & 2) at a local craft fair a few weekends ago. We were eating some snacks and sharing a table with a lady and her granddaughter. While we were sitting there, I overheard the lady being quite short and rude with the little girl several times. Yet, she’d …