Mother Goose Time embraces a youngster’s first experience with art and does so in a way that isn’t overwhelming. As an example, a brief introduction to Pablo Picasso is found within the monthly theme of Friends and Feelings. The activity that accompanies this discussion encourages children to reflect on themselves, their families, and communities. The invitation […]
Tie-Dye Snowflake – Make and Play with Mother Goose Time
This kids had a wonderful time learning more about snowflakes with Mother Goose Time. We learned that each snowflake is unique. We also learned how they form in clouds and fall from the sky. We also learned that no matter how different, each snowflake will always have six sides. To reinforce these basic principles and […]
Smelly Flower Puppet with Mother Goose Time
As part of our unit on the five senses with Mother Goose Time we created this simple, but fun craft that the kids loved. We created our very own flowers and added “gelatin paint” to stimulate our sense of smell. We then spent some time in the neighborhood and local gardening center smelling a variety […]
How to Make No Bake Clay Ornaments
Salt dough is one of my favorite mediums to use with young kids. It creates a fabulous clay that can be dried and hardened in the sun. It’s taste safe, so if it does go into the mouth, it’s not a 911 situation. The recipe is also simple enough and forgiving enough that my three […]
