By Kristi, on March 5th, 2012%
This is a weather observation activity and a blog hop! We are going to create a little atmosphere in a jar.
You need:
A large jar, plastic would be safer
water
thermometer
dirt
grass seed
egg carton
sunshine (and temps above freezing)
The objective is for children to observe the changes that happen inside . . . → Read More: Weather in Jar
By Kristi, on January 28th, 2012%
We have been playing with a marble run; and my older preschoolers and their parents have loved it.
You need:
cardboard tubes - paper towel tubes, gift wrap tubes, toilet paper tubes…
magnets
marbles or ping pong balls
hot glue or another adhesive
packing or duct tape (optional)
large baking sheet, refrigerator, or . . . → Read More: Fun with a Marble Run!
By Kristi, on October 23rd, 2011%
This little activity is a play on old fashioned tinker toys. Building enhances problem solving and fine motor skills. It teaches kids persistence and focus. I would recommend this activity for older preschoolers and elementary age children.
You need the following items:
Large marshmallows
Small marshmallows, I used the . . . → Read More: Tinkering with Tots
By Kristi, on October 6th, 2011%
It’s pumpkin time!
We are going to explore a pumpkin inside and out. These pumpkins were locally grown. I purchased the small ones, and the beauty in the middle was a gift from my mother. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a prettier pumpkin.
Even its stem is . . . → Read More: Pumpkin Guts
Connections!