Get outside, get wet, learn and PLAY!

Use these 2 multisensory activities to keep active preschoolers learning and moving!

Children need  movement to learn—it’s how they explore, connect, and thrive. There’s incredible learning power in preschool movement activities. When I was brainstorming the name for my business, one word rose above all others: movement . It’s the heartbeat of early learning and the foundation of everything I teach. As a former kindergarten teacher, I quickly learned how powerful movement could be in education. Entering the rigidity of elementary school, where we were being

Let's LEARN in Nature! Unstructured outdoor play remains an absolute cornerstone of a healthy preschool experience. There's nothing quite like the freedom of fresh air and open space to nurture a child's development.   Beyond the obvious physical benefits of sunshine and exercise (increasing activity levels, boosting your immune system, and improving sleep), unstructured play allows preschoolers to explore their world at their own pace. They can climb, run, jump, and build fo

I’ll never forget the first time that I took my baby girl to story time at the library. She was a fresh four months old, and there I was…a new mama ready to give my daughter the world!   I remember the librarian gathering all the parents on the floor in a circle, babies on the ground between our legs.  We would gently roll a ball back and forth around the circle singing, “I roll the ball to you.  You roll the ball to me.  I roll the ball to you, and you roll the ball to me.” 

Picture your classroom – a symphony of activity! Little ones are building block towers, creating masterpieces with crayons, or giggling with friends. Suddenly, you need their attention. Do you yell? Wander the room tapping shoulders? Turn off the lights? While these methods might work, there's a more engaging option at your fingertips – music!   Unlike our adult world of constant talking, children thrive on sensory experiences. That's where music comes in – a powerful tool th

Playdough has been a fan favorite among toddlers and preschoolers for years.   It is one toy that keeps on giving…my children have played with playdough for years!  When my children were little, we would roll and practice cutting the playdough.  We would play restaurant with our delicious creations and practice our shapes and colors.  Even at the ages of 8 and 10, my children still enjoy a good playdough session.  My son grabbed toothpicks and created three-dimensional shapes

From vibrant-colored sensory rice to textured squishy toys, the stores are stocked with items designed to engage young minds in multisensory exploration. These products aren't just about keeping little ones entertained, but they are tapping into a fundamental aspect of early childhood development...sensory learning.   Multisensory learning is a way to teach our children that engages multiple senses at the same time.  For example, when we are learning letter sounds, we stand u