This week we are learning more about “Wild Safari Animals” with our favorite preschool curriculum, Mother Goose Time. A big concept we covered is predator versus prey. “Safari, So Good!: All About African Wildlife” from the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library is a fantastic introductory book to wildlife in Africa and spurred the interest […]
Two Transportation Inspired Mathematics Challenges with Mother Goose Time
Give your kids some hands on math with these fun transportation themed activities from Mother Goose Time!
STEAM Challenge – Does Water Ever Flow Up?
Does Water Ever Flow Up? STEAM Challenge Our kids are naturals at generating life experiences with gravity. One good fall on the playground or a dropped Popsicle is often all it takes for our little ones to get the concept. We just need to supply the vocabulary. Gravity is also the force that keeps […]
Counting Sticks – A Preschool Math Game
My kids love challenges and games! A recent fabulous, find is “Counting Sticks.” The game evolved from a table top math activity from our Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum. The premise is simple: build the best structure you can in the time you have with what you have! We used play dough and craft sticks, […]
Dinosaur Themed Math Stories with Mother Goose Time
One of the best ways to introduce basic mathematical concepts to children is through play. Counting, addition, and subtraction are incredibly easy to adapt to a play environment. Miniature cars, stuffed animals, and toys that can be easily manipulated by little hands are perfect for learning some early math! Each month we get different shape […]
