Homeschooling
Tips on living your best joyful life homeschooling.
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Preschool Fine Motor Numbers Activity with Pipe Cleaners
Since beginning my new job at a bilingual preschool here in Costa Rica, I have been on the hunt for Preschool fine motor activities. Last week, we tried this in class and the kids had a BLAST! Materials Needed Pipe cleaners, cut in half Masking Tape Sharpie Beads that little hands can slide onto the pipe cleaners This activity is great to build fine motor skills for preschoolers, number recognition, and could even be color coordinated for the pipe cleaners to match the beads for even more learning fun! This activity worked really well in my classroom of 3-4 year olds, with vastly different abilities of number recognition. Some students…
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Easy Thanksgiving Craft to do with your Preschooler
Today I’m excited to share with you an easy Thanksgiving craft you can do with your preschooler (and younger siblings can attempt to join the fun and make a turkey with feathers glued in all the wrong places). This craft involves no glitter, so it’s already a win! What you need to make this easy Thanksgiving craft: Kids craft scissors. (Make sure to snag some left handed scissors for the lefties if you don’t already have some!) Glue sticks (we get these in bulk from Amazon here) several colors construction paper markers – make sure to use washable ones! lots of patience (sold separately) STEP ONE – Pour yourself your…