These days, most early care and education professionals have heard the phrase “diversity, equity, and inclusion.” However, knowing how to put these ideas into practice can be an overwhelming task. Practical strategies and ideas are provided in our recently published tip sheet series Diversity-Equity-Inclusion. The series contains the following six tip sheets: For those wishing to […]
Author: Kelsie Alyssa Thurman
Everyone Loves a Snowy Owl!
Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl craft! This project is great for kids because the process is a lot of fun and the final product is so cute. Combine this owl craft with a book about snowy owls, and you’ve got a great science lesson for winter! Supplies Needed: How to Make […]
How About A Quick Game of Tic Tac Toe?
How much fun will this be! And, oh, so easy! You’re going to need ten small flat stones and some paint. That’s it! The colors you’ll need will depend on the designs you choose to use. Snowmen? White, black, and orange. Snowflakes? Blue and white. Holly? White, red and green. The only limit is your […]
Happy Reindeer Decorations
This project could not be any easier – unless you buy them ready-made! You will need: 4″ terra cotta pots Googly eyes Red pompoms Holiday Ribbon Simply glue two googly eyes on each pot as shown in the picture. Use pipe cleaners to make the antlers and add a red pom pom for the nose. […]
How to Make a Paper Plate Christmas Tree
Are you ready to have a little holiday fun with the kiddos? How about making a Christmas tree? You will need: First, find the center of a paper plate and cut out a wedge. (We cut out an entire quarter of our plate.) Next, roll the plate into a cone shape and seal with tape. […]
Let’s Make Some Leaf People!
The list of things you’ll need for this project is short! An assortment of fall leaves Various sizes of googly eyes (and glue if they aren’t self-stick) Black markers That’s it! First, take your kids out on a nature walk to collect the falling leaves. Let them each bring back three or four of different […]
Fall Play Dough Recipes
These fall play dough recipes are inspired by our favorite autumn fragrances. They’re all non-toxic and taste-safe and they all smell FABULOUS! Apple Scented Play dough Recipe 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt ⅔ cup water ⅓ cup apple sauce ½ teaspoon apple pie spice 2 TB cream of tartar 2 TB oil red food coloring Directions: Add all […]
Let’s Make Clothespin Flags
This is one of those great projects that really is as easy as it looks! You will need: clothes pins white paint red paint blue paint paint brushes (1 wide and 1 fine for each child) Begin by painting the blue background and then the white background with the wider brush. With the fine brush, […]
Let’s Make Sparkler Hot Dogs
Will you be having a celebration on Labor Day? How about serving some fun hot dog alternatives that the kids can help you make? They’re fun, cute, and nobody is going to turn you down! You will need: skewers hot dogs crescent roll dough cheese cut into star shapes How to assemble the Sparkler Hot […]