I found the cutest book the other day while visiting the library. When I thumbed through the pages, I fell in love with the bright, simple, graphics and they screamed, “Make me!” So I did. 🙂 BOOK: My Heart is Like A Zoo by Michael Hall The simple rhymes and bold pictures wonderful illustrate how […]
Fish Eyes Banner Craft
This past week we were learning about fish and I remembered I had a book that I knew my 3yr. old would love — Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert. I was right — it is currently his favorite book! The pictures in the book are so simple yet colorful. I thought it would be fun to create […]
There’s a Wocket in My Pocket
One skill I have been working on with my toddler and preschooler is being able to hear when words rhyme. I pulled out There’s a Wocket in My Pocket this week for some rhyming word practice. During the week my daughters were able to listen to the story again on their own at our iPad […]
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Rumor has it that today, July 14th, is Laura Numeroff’s birthday! So in honor of this special occasion I thought I’d share what we’ve done with one of our favorite books of hers— If You Give a Cat a Cupcake. If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff Summary: A little girl gives […]
Salt Dough Necklaces
After reading the book Immi’s Gift with my girls, I immediately thought of a craft that we could do as a book extension. We would create our own necklaces, just like in the book. Using salt dough and cookie cutters, my toddler, preschooler, and elementary-age daughters made their own unique craft creations. First we mixed […]
