Children love flowers, but sometimes they want them to last for longer than is truly realistic! These simple pressed flowers for children can withstand hours of play and are easy to make. You might also enjoy this spring blossom sensory activity. How to Make Pressed Flowers with Children When my daughter Emma was small, she loved to help me press flowers in … [Read more...] about Pressed flowers for young children
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Growing Grass and Other Earth Day Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Growing grass and other Earth Day themed learning activities for preschoolers. This is a fun activity to try alongside The Earth Book by Todd Parr, paired with an Earth learning theme. You can also read What Does It Mean to Be Green for this week. All of the activities are wonderful ways to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Growing Grass: A Fun and Easy Earth … [Read more...] about Growing Grass and Other Earth Day Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Simple Experiments for Kids: Plants and sunlight
Did you know that plants crave sunlight so much that they will bend to follow it? Kids love this simple visual plant science experiment, and it's one of our favorite simple experiments for kids. Our summer gardening experiment led to several questions about plants. I explained that plants get energy from the sun, and designed this simple experiment to teach my … [Read more...] about Simple Experiments for Kids: Plants and sunlight
Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft and Recommended Books and Activities
An adorable caterpillar to butterfly craft for preschoolers, plus more activities to go along with Eric Carle's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft for Children This caterpillar to butterfly craft is my favorite of the many cute crafts my son Johnny has made in preschool. It pairs beautifuly with Eric Carle's The Very Hungry … [Read more...] about Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft and Recommended Books and Activities
Vibrant Nature At Wakulla Springs State Park {Florida’s Best}
Planning a visit to Florida? The Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park is a must-see! Our kids loved the boat ride, and we spent hours playing in the springs. The Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park is a stunning nature preserve about 14 miles south of Tallahassee, where the kids and I went to visit my parents last fall. We spent an entire day there, and I know the … [Read more...] about Vibrant Nature At Wakulla Springs State Park {Florida’s Best}