Counting Turkey Feathers I was inspired to make this Thanksgiving/turkey activity from something my son brought home from school. I loved the idea (and he was so proud) so I created my own version. Materials: colored paper including brown or … Continue reading
Simple and Seasonal: A Leaf Wreath One of the things I missed most while away from home was fall. I am sure I mentioned that a few times. 🙂 So, when we arrived home I decided I wanted to … Continue reading
Handprint Turkeys without the Mess I love handprint turkeys. They capture the season and a moment in time with your little one’s handprints. so well. The only problem, however, is when your little one refuses to allow you to put … Continue reading
5 Uses for Paint Mixing Sticks in the Classroom On our return to the States there were 3 stores I knew we would visit within the first two days– Target, Old Navy and Home Depot– and we did! While walking … Continue reading
Part 2 from mama♥miss. How awesome are these?!?! Oh how I wish I had a printer…. Fruit Match Up Game from mama♥miss Why hello there Boy Mama Teacher Mama readers! I’m back today with another free printable to go with yesterday’s Fruit … Continue reading
“Out and About” Activity Bag and Activity Sheets I am pretty proud of the Out and About Activity Bag I have for my boys. Creating this bag has been a process over the years as it has changed as the … Continue reading
Fun with Styrofoam, Toothpicks and Hammers The boys were getting restless and I needed something quick and something fun to get them focused and calmed down. I mentally scanned the craft closet– styrofoam! They boys love playing with styrofoam (and … Continue reading
5 Little Ghosts I thought it was time to add another rhyme to the collection we began in the post, Teacher Mama: Fall Finger Plays (Apples and Pumpkins). And since we are still in Halloween season, Five Little Ghosts, seemed … Continue reading
Here are a few of my favorite Halloween ideas for little ones. Enjoy! Halloween Colors Painting This is so simple. Give your child some orange, yellow and black paints, some paper and a paintbrush and let them create! The pictures … Continue reading
This spider post began two ways really. First with a book and second with a video. And well, if you throw in Halloween, I guess that makes a third way…. The Book: My youngest loves the (song and) book … Continue reading
Halloween is not a big deal in Australia. You see a celebration here or there, but it is not what it is back home in the States. Last year was our first Halloween away from home and it is probably … Continue reading
Pumpkin, Pumpkin: Stick and Rhyme This is my absolute favorite Halloween rhyme. I did it every year when I taught preschool and have also done it every year with my eldest. This year, I was finally able to do it … Continue reading
