The shamrock has been the symbol of Ireland since the 18th century! If you look up why this little plant became the image of Ireland you’ll get many stories from the “wild Irish” who ate them, to St. Patrick who used them to teach the […]
Tag: STEM
Rolling Pin Shamrock Collage!
I like this painting activity, because it’s an easy clean up and each creation comes out completely unique! It also gives an opportunity for the kiddos to practice the word “roll” which even as an adult I have concluded is such a strange word in […]
Valentine’s Day part 2!
The day of love is almost here 😄 Need some more ideas? Here’s another list of some great activities that are just packed full of fun and good ol’ learnin 😋 Click away! A make it yourself puzzle to practice matching lower and upper case: […]
DIY Valentine’s Chocolate Hearts!
Rather than just exchanging pre-made chocolates, why not share the experience of making them together??? Cooking together is a great social/emotional experience and since there is measuring, melting, scooping etc. you are experiencing math, science and fine motor concepts! Given the current covid climate, this […]
Mirror Image Eye Dropper Heart Painting!
A simple Valentine’s Day craft with a twist of geometry and fine motor! I call it the “Butterfly” technique, because the two sides end up looking like butterfly wings 🙂 I love this technique because the kiddos not only get to paint with a fun […]
Secret Valentine’s Day Postcards!
Are you a secret admirer? Or want to add a little secret message to your Valentines? Read on to learn how to make secret message Valentine postcards!!!!! I think this idea is super adorable and adds an extra flare to exchanging Valentines! Click here to […]
Rooted and Grounded Marshmallow Painting!
I LOVE this craft! Not only does it always end up looking SO amazing, but it brings one of my favorite Bible verses into my Valentine’s Day and “love” units! This craft is done using my frame painting technique. You can print the page and […]
Valentine’s Day Rice Sensory!
Need some Valentine’s Day sensory bins that won’t break the bank? Here’s another great rice sensory bin that also smells AMAZING! Start out with a bag of white rice, a ziplock bag, and some red watercolor. Pour the rice into the bag, drop some watercolor […]
Valentine’s Day Pasta Sensory!
Need some Valentine’s Day sensory bins that won’t break the bank? Here’s my favorite of all the Valentine’s sensory bins I’ve done! It’s unique yet simple, with lots of different textures and colors that look super interesting (even to grown ups like me 😉 ) […]