Building our block center
There were lots of requests to show more of our block center, so this is for you! This year we've got some master builders, so not only did we want [...]
This DIY sand table stand worked great!
As I mentioned in my previous post, I am on a DIY roll with making different kinds of PVC stands for my classroom and this DIY sand table stand worked [...]
Some ideas take a little tweaking like this DIY paint stand
Once I get on a roll with something, I tend to get carried away and my latest obsession is building DIY stands for use around the classroom out of PVC [...]
How does music build STEM skills?
How does music teach STEM skills? Well before I go one step further, let's be sure you know what STEM stands for. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, [...]
A crazy cool DIY water play stand
I spent about an hour at our local Home Depot store in the PVC pipe section trying to figure out how to make my own crazy cool DIY water play [...]
Why your preschoolers should play with blocks
Have you ever heard someone say, "All they ever want to do is play in the block center!" Well I have some news about the block center that just might surprise you. [...]
STEAM : How to make moving noodle robots
School starts back up for me at the very end of August but today, my youngest grandson, age 21/2, and I decided to spend a little time over in the classroom. [...]
Using spools as tools for play
These awesome large cardboard spools are terrific for use as tools for play in all content areas!
Spools of fun!
We engineered up our own paint rollers by upcycling cardboard spools!
Brilliant block play
There are so many brilliant ways to use building blocks in your home or classroom that I thought I might take a few minutes to highlight some of them.