Summer can be a difficult time to keep kids motivated and keep kids learning. Parents can spend a lot of money buying programs and curriculum, hiring tutors, or paying for summer camp experiences. Summer can be a fun time to explore the outdoors and enjoy Read More......

We’ve been chatting over on NurtureStore’s Facebook page recently about free play with loose parts. I know many of you are working to include more and more bits-and-bobs and open-ended resources in your play spaces, and switching from plastic and commercial Read More......

We like to change up our dramatic play often, but sometimes it is hard to find the right material for the job. The solution to the problem Make your own play food by using Crayola mold magic. The ideas then become endless and your little ones will be Read More......

Ever tired bubble painting ? I think it’s a classic kids’ art technique – and lots of fun! Here’s a step-by-step guide to making art with bubbles. The process of making the art is the best thing here as the colourful bubbles grow and grow, but the end Read More......

Our children have so many experiences in life-- going to school, joining a t-ball team, spending time with family and friends, etc. As parents, we plan their experiences, hoping that each experience adds value to their lives. Sometimes in the hustle of Read More......

Play dough fans rejoice! Kate from Picklebums is joining us today with a fantastic set of printable sea creatures that are perfect for enjoying with some ocean play dough. Printable sea creatures for ocean play dough We have four kids – twin girls aged Read More......

In a few weeks on the 7 th June 2013 we will be having our huge fundraising event for Kindergarten, our ‘ART AUCTION!’ We are using all funds raised to go towards the upgrade of our art studio area. As you well know art is a very important part of our Read More......

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Welcome back to Mom's Library. Each week I co-host this linky party which features parenting tips, activities for kids, stories, crafts, recipes, and more! PLUS, now Mom's Library has a weekly giveway! Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss anything. Read More......

A fun way to get the little ones writing like a pro. Start off the activity by reading the book The Grouchy Ladybug. After the story have a shared writing experience. If you were a ladybug what would you fly bye? If you were a ladybug what would you say? Read More......

Don't lets the dads feel left out Have a celebration for them too with a donuts for dads celebration. Teachers Pay Teachers Teachers Notebook A Father's day celebration that dads will remember for years to come. This card/invitation will represent dads Read More......

Dinosaurs seem to be a very popular theme among preschool children. My boys love reading about dinosaurs and we have many favorite dinosaur theme picture books. Each Monday on Ready-Set-Read, I am compiling books to accompany various preschool themes. Read More......

Need to kickstart your summer of reading with your kids or students? Try these ideas! 1. Take a summer reading field trip. 2. Read Swimmy and make something fishy! 3. Write and draw a summer journal/scrapbook. 4. Read camping stories and make cool lanterns! Read More......

I bet everyone out there knows how to do this already, but just in case you don't, I HAVE to let you in on my latest obsession: printing posters! I think my recent software update called this to my attention. I now use posters for EVERYTHING! I print Read More......

End of Year Poems and Festivities Where are you in the countdown? Already celebrating summer or still with a few heartbeats to go? I'm making my annual rounds of 'end-of-the-year' Author-Illustrator school visits and I have some new images to share. The Read More......

Play Planner and a quick survey Would you be so kind as to help me out this week and give me some feedback about NurtureStore and the Play Planner? This week’s Play Planner includes are 10 {super} quick questions. Could you please fill them in and let Read More......

I just love Eric Carle's wonderful books! Guess what? So do my students! In my art classes, we studied creepy creatures that you might find in a rainforest. One class created fabulous spiders out of painted paper inspired by his book, The Very Busy Spider Read More......

What is “W” sitting? Marianne Gibbs, EdD, OTR/L Gibbs Consulting, Inc. “W” sitting occurs when children sit on the floor with their legs bent in the shape of a “W”. Observe your students today and see how they sit on the floor at school and home. Do they Read More......

Do your children like to create and play with small worlds? My girls always have one or two landscapes on the go at any one time. Today B made a fairy garden in the sand pit which she declared ‘the sweetest thing I’ve ever made’ – so I had to show it Read More......

I am so excited to be able to share the work of one of my co-workers! Her name is Jo Ann Hamer, known to her co-workers as JoJo! JoJo is a middle school art teacher now, but used to be our Kindergarten and First grade Art teacher until our district decided Read More......