My kids are having a blast with A to Zoo from Mother Goose Time! Letter “A” is an easy sell since my kids are fascinated by alligators. These reptiles are so dinosaur like and bizarre and let’s face it on occasion terrifying! “A” is for Alligator After making an adorable “A is for Alligator” craft […]
How to Save Migrating Monarchs & Empower Our Kids to Help
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has filed a petition to list monarch butterflies as endangered. The verdict on whether these beautiful and important pollinators will be registered as threatened or endangered is due June 2019! Monarchs who are born in the summer don’t migrate. Their offspring, on the other hand, born in the fall […]
Desert Sand Discovery – Coins Game for Early Learners
Two things my kids love? Sand and coins! Both are wonderful sensory experiences. Learning to recognize basic coins and how to tell them apart are huge steps toward beginning to understand money and commerce. This activity develops scientific reasoning and fine motor skills. The kids dig through sand to find their coin treasures. Then they […]
Counting Rattlers with Mother Goose Time
One of the best way to find out if play based learning is a good fit for your family is to try it! This is a simple math activity built around math story cards. Mother Goose Time helps adjust the activity to your child’s level by offering simplifications and challenges. Counting Rattlers Supplies math story […]
Boot Toss – Active Math for Early Learners
A ton of research has been devoted to showing how movement can encourage learning in young children. Active games like this one ignite all the fun centers in my children’s brains. Learning happens right along with the fun! These types of activities from Mother Goose Time are a huge part of why the kids and […]