All tagged Early Childhood Education
As a teacher and a mom I am always looking for educational inside activities to keep my son busy, especially during the pandemic. I tested out three different kids’ craft subscription boxes- Kiwi Co., Green Kid Crafts, and Little Passports. I discuss materials and activities included, user friendliness, age appropriateness, duration to complete, box focus, cost, etc.
Making homemade gak is easy! Elmer’s white glue, Borax, water, and food coloring is all that you need. Hours of fun for your little ones. I love the Betty Crocker Neon Gel Food Colors as they are vibrant and brighter than other food colorings. Also, ideas for special seasonal mix-ins and tools to use with the gak.
Making tie-dyed coffee filters is a fun craft for any age, from preschoolers to high schoolers. You need coffee filters, paper towels, a spray bottle filled with water, and markers. Be creative, and magically see how your design turns out when you spray it with water and unfold it!
This is my favorite playdough recipe that you can make at home. As a teacher and a mom, I can tell you that this is the BEST playdough, made with simple pantry ingredients. Benefits of playdough from an educational view. Teacher tips for incorporating literacy skills, and the best tools to use with the playdough for hours of fun.