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Book Project- Choice

To start our book projects, pick your own! Decide what book you want to use, and read together. Once done, let's carry the story on....

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 13, 20211 min read

Recipe: Playdough

Make this playdough with your child to save a ton of money, customize your colors, and make memories. This recipe is a stovetop one. It...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Open Ended Sensory Play- Playdough

Since we have been using playdough to start working on number value and letter lines, this week's sensory play will be with playdough....

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Playdough Number Value Mats

We will begin exploring number value with playdough. You'll Need: -Number Value Print Out -Playdough Directions: Print out the number...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Hidden Toy Block Play Prompt

This is a great way to start promoting independent block play. Block play is so important for daycare, preschool, and kindergarten aged...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Playdough Letter Shape Mats

We will begin exploring letter shapes by matching playdough to the lines and shapes of letters. You'll Need: -Letter Shapes Print Out...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Open Ended Art Starter

If you haven't done open ended art at home before, here's a way to start. Open ended art is meant to open the creative mind while...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Construction Paper Weaving Loom

Set this craft up to do with your child. If you have a loom, use that if you'd like to instead. You'll need: Construction Paper Scissors...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 9, 20211 min read

Lines Art Exploration

This art project explores lines and shapes they make. You'll need: Paper or alternative Tape or alternative Paint, Markers, or Crayons...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 9, 20211 min read

Oobleck Science Experiment

This activity is so much fun whether you are new to Oobleck or a pro. You'll need: Cornstarch Water Bowls for mixing Spoon or spatula for...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Get outside! For this walk, look for signs of winter. This will be different depending on where you live in the world. Do you see leaves...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Oobleck Experiment

End your week with some good ol' Oobleck! You'll need: Cornstarch Water Tools such as scoopers, bowls, etc Optional: Food Dye Toy Animals...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Curved and Rounded Number Shapes

This is very similar to the Curved Letters Prompt. You'll Need: The Print Out (or make your own) Various Items Directions: Set up your...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Circle Block Prompt

For this activity, you will need whatever blocks or legos you have. Set up a block area for your child. Talk them through building a...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Curved and Round Letter Shapes

For this activity, we will be exploring letters with curved and round shapes. You'll need: The print out (or make your own) Items that...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Circle Process Art

Get out your paints and let your child explore circles. You'll Need: Paint in at least 2 colors Containers for paint Paper or substitute...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Fizzing Rainbows

Set this fun experiment up with plastic cups, plastic egg cartons, or plastic pot trays. Either set out baking soda in small bowls or...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 4, 20211 min read

Wax Paper Rainbows

Set up the full table with wax paper taped down, or set up individual spots. Set out cups with colored water (food dye) and droppers. If...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 4, 20211 min read

Ways to Make Rainbows

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 4, 20212 min read

Size Sorting

Using the print out as a guideline, either make your own arches out of dough or cardboard, or just cut out the arches. You can color...

Elizabeth Gruss

Jan 4, 20211 min read

Blossom Play School

Book Project- Choice

Recipe: Playdough

Open Ended Sensory Play- Playdough

Playdough Number Value Mats

Hidden Toy Block Play Prompt

Playdough Letter Shape Mats

Open Ended Art Starter

Construction Paper Weaving Loom

Lines Art Exploration

Oobleck Science Experiment

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Oobleck Experiment

Curved and Rounded Number Shapes

Circle Block Prompt

Curved and Round Letter Shapes

Circle Process Art

Fizzing Rainbows

Wax Paper Rainbows

Ways to Make Rainbows

Size Sorting