One of the biggest challenges of being home with my kids in winter is their intense need to run around and be active. An hour or two outside is simply not enough. This simple, but common reality can really aggravate my need for an intact home. The furniture and the dog are most at risk, […]
Teaching Math Through Play with Mother Goose Time
Our children learn to count and recognize numbers through reading aloud and play! We read a ton of number and counting books. We also play math games available from our preschool program, Mother Goose Time! Here are just a couple examples of how Mother Goose Time has helped two of my little learners just this […]
A Hibernate or Migrate Game for Early Learners
Friends, it is cold in Tennessee! The kids and I are spending more time indoors, under covers, and tucked into some good books. Thus, I find it fitting that “The Nature Book Club” is focusing on animals in the winter this month. My kids are also very tired of spending too much time indoors and […]
Geography Game For Early Learners
I have three kids who are anxious to learn more about the world. This is my favorite activity for introducing the kids to a world map. The idea and materials are courtesy of our favorite preschool program, Mother Goose Time. While it is absolutely possible to find a map and a dice and a selection […]
Letter Slap – Alphabet Games for Young Kids
When we play games at our house there is potential for total disaster. My kids are all young; the players are ages 2, 4, and 5. Their infant younger brother is also more than happy to offer his share of disruption to game time. Game Time With Young Kids There are three basic principles […]
