Honey Bee Theme Ideas for Kids

When kids learn about something that scares them (like stinging insects) they combat fear with knowledge. We created a whole collection of activities to teach preschoolers about bees. This would be a great theme to study in the spring or summer! It is also perfect when learning about all sorts of insects.

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Advice for Those Who are Suddenly and Unexpectedly Homeschooling

Most of the nation currently finds themselves unexpectedly and suddenly homeschooling. As a former teacher turned homeschooling mom, here is my advice and favorite resources for these unprecedented and unsettling times.

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Castles & Moats to Learn Area and Perimeter

We reviewed how to calculate area and perimeter by designing our own castles and moats! This math activity goes along with The Magic Tree House The Knights at Dawn.

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Dinosaur Report

Kids love dinosaurs! We've created dinosaur report sheets that you can use a a template for dino reports. Both of our children went through a phase where dinosaurs were absolutely fascinating (and to be honest, I think I'm still in that phase as an adult) so we decided to use that to inspire a bit of reading and writing practice.

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Hibernating Bear Craft for Kids

We love all of Karma Wilson's books but Bear Snores On is one of the very first we read together. This hibernating bear craft allows kids to retell the story with a fun fine motor prop that they'll love! You could use this for a preschool bear theme to go along with the story.

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Go Away Big Green Monster Slime

Go Away, Big Green Monster! is one of our favorite books! We're excited to share our recipe for monster slime that allows preschoolers to retell the story through sensory play.

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Apple Tree Alphabet Letter Game

Fall is for apples, acorns, leaves, and learning letters! Incorporate these themes into hands-on literacy activities with your kids including this free alphabet apple tree printable. This would be perfect for a fall preschool theme!

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Cars Busy Bag

Busy bags are my go to when we're out with the kids at a restaurant or we need to wait for an appointment. They love the activities and I love how fast they are to grab on the way out the door or even leave in the van. Here is one of our favorite cars busy bag with lots of other busy bag ideas for you to create for your kids!

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Reading List for Teachers and Homeschoolers

This is your official reminder to take time to recharge as a teacher and/or a homeschool parent! Here is my reading list packed with my favorite books that have kept me inspired, up to date on research, and helped to fill our days with play based learning for our kids.

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