It is the start of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) and it is the year of the snake. Read “Whispers of the Snake: A Chinese New Year Book: A Story for Kids to Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Learn about Chinese Traditions” by Chloe E. Gore and then help the children […]
“Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” and Peace Sun Catcher
January 15, 2025 Leave a Comment
To prepare for Martin Luther King Jr. Day read children’s books about the civil rights leader and make a peace sun catcher to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. In “Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” by Ed Clayton readers follow the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a moving, vital, and informative […]
“The Three Little Pigs” Story and DIY Puppets
January 8, 2025 Leave a Comment
My Nanny Kids love puppets and puppet shows. Puppetry is a great way to promote story telling and to foster language, imagination, communication, and more. Using construction paper, white and pink paper plates, jumbo or extra large craft sticks, crayons, markers, glue sticks, and hot glue, I made a few quick puppets for the story […]
Leaf Scavenger Hunt
November 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
The children are delighted as the leaves are changing colors. This is an easy printable leaf scavenger hunt I found on the thebestideasforkids web site that children can use during a nature walk. Just print and bring this scavenger hunt with you on your next outdoor adventure! You Will Need: Leaf Scavenger Hunt Template PrinterPrinter Paper MarkerSelf-Adhesive Laminating […]
“Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White and Craft
October 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
It’s pumpkin season! I used an orange marker to make dashes on orange paper for the kids to practice using their scissor skills. Then, we made little pumpkins with the orange strips of paper. Be sure to read “Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White with the children while they make this craft. In this heartwarming classic […]
Origami Butterflies
August 28, 2024 1 Comment
A girl I babysit on the weekends loved making these origami butterflies I found for free on the itsalwaysautumn web site. I simply printed the two templates and allowed her to color them in with her favorite markers. The instructions on how to fold the butterflies is available on the itsalwaysautumn web site. You Will […]
“Coyotes All Around” to Teach Rounding Numbers and Coyote Craft
July 31, 2024 Leave a Comment
“Coyotes All Around” by Stuart J. Murphy is perfect for teaching rounding numbers to first, second, and third graders. Clever Coyote thinks it’s time for lunch — and also time to show her friends how, with some simple rounding, she can add up numbers in her head. If only she were as good at hunting […]
Chalk and Pastel Fourth of July Fireworks
July 3, 2024 Leave a Comment
I had planned to just use red, white, and blue sidewalk chalk to have the kids make Fourth of July fireworks on black paper while reading, “The Night Before the Fourth of July” by Amy Wummer, “Fireworks and Freedom” by Educational Parade, and “Fireworks” by Lori Haskins Houran. But I allowed them to let their […]
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