We love adventures! I have a friend that also blogs that taught me a fun, sometimes unsuccessful, but neat trick (check it out: TheBuckitBlog). You bring up a map, search the green areas, pick one, and explore. Now as I mentioned before this can sometimes be unsuccessful, however sometimes it leads to a little slice of outdoor heaven. This specific adventure lead us to Eastern Neck Island, Maryland. A quaint little island loaded with history, nature trails, wildlife, insects, and so much more. … [Read more...]
Cunningham Falls State Park Adventure and Activities
Okay, so I am trying something new on the blog this month and I really hope y'all like it! We have had a ton of really fun adventures to surrounding areas and I've really wanted to share them with you. But instead of just gushing about all the fun we had... (drum roll please) I've decided to pair each destination with some great books and activities. You probably could have guessed that right... that seems to be my MO lately! The first place that I just can't stop thinking about is … [Read more...]
Fun at the Zoo in Preschool
Today, I wanted to share with you a playlist of Zoo themed videos called "Fun at the Zoo in Preschool". This playlist will enhance any animal, zoo, or safari themed unit you may be teaching with your preschoolers. The videos and songs in this playlist are sure to have your kids moving, learning, dancing, and singing along. The past two weeks we have been reading Good Night, Gorilla and learning all about zoo animals. Reading, handwriting, math skills, STEAM, and crafts are all a huge part of … [Read more...]
A Character Lesson from Backyard Chicks
I grew up on a farm, a small farm, but when I was little we had just about every normal farm animal, some in larger quantities than others. Granted I was little and moved from that farm before my teenage years fully kicked in, but I have fond memories of what it was like to "live on a farm." I don't own a farm now, but I plan to use our less than an acre lot to show my kids what it's like to raise and take care of animals, responsibility, and hard work. I guess you can say that I hope to teach … [Read more...]
