When my son saw this work on this shelf he begged to use it, even though he didn’t know what it was. I think it was the combination of colored water and glass jars that made this work so alluring. He of course was bummed when I told him we were not touching the water. However his enthusiasm was renewed…
Category: Preschool
Books on Tape: the art of listening
Remember as a kid, going to the library and getting a book on tape? The book and cassette were in a sturdy plastic bag hanging on a carousel or rack? Well the days of cassettes are long gone BUT all is not lost. Your child can still enjoy the independence of “listening” and “reading” during quiet time. This work is…
Are you my mother: Animal Parents – listening activity
Anytime we can use animals in our activities is a win in my book. My son thoroughly enjoys playing with his animals, they usually end up in an animal wrestling match, and this activity is even appropriate for my daughter. Using The World of Eric Carle Animal Babies, book for our theme, we gathered 10 animals from the story. My…
Sound Bites: using our ears to identify environments
This activity incorporates listening and imagination. I recently gathered a sampling of sound bites for Sonny to listen and identify. These sound bites are both familiar and unfamiliar. Using manipulatives, toys and books we discuss sound that may be heard in different locations such as a farm, the ocean and a construction site. After describing the locations (this can be…