I try to never fight a child's natural inclination towards nature. By playing into their natural curiosity it has made for wonderful and economic classroom materials. Kids math activities don't have to be expensive. I have always loved bringing as much nature into the classroom as possible! Materials You Will Need: Polished RocksWhite Paint ...

 Nothing to do this summer? Don't let it happen to you....use your summer wisely with 25 tips to kick off your creative thinking! Let's see where it takes you! 25 Things to Do With Kids to Kick Start the Summer: 1. Catch fireflies or bugs in a jar, study them and then let them go. 2. Take pictures of the kids having fun and make a scrapbook! 3. ...

I have always had various sizes and shapes of buttons laying around long after the blouses have disappeared. The kids absolutely love playing with left over buttons. Here is a great way to make special tailored matching and math games for kids! How to Make Games With Buttons For Kids: Materials Needed: Xerox machine, lots of various buttons, ...

''What's to puzzle over? Spread your wings and let your soul melt into the sky''~Anonymous   Puzzles come in all shapes and sizes for preschoolers. Good quality puzzles can be purchased at yard sales, consignment or thrift shops, and lending toy libraries. Children love cutting pictures from magazines to create their own puzzles. Simply mount the ...