DIY Montessori-Inspired Sensorial Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers — Texture Matching

This is another work I used to have in my classroom, and I knew L would absolutely love it. ย You can buy a lot of fancy texture matching works, but mostย of them actually show the different materials, so it’s more like a visual matching activity with a texture element. ย I wanted to provide a work […]

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Pi Day Activities for Preschoolers

Did you know Pi Day is March 14th (3/14)? ย Normal people might not know that… but when your husband is a former Physics major/current engineer, you keep that date on your calendar. ย And you might as well add it to yours — everyone needs a good excuse to eat pie! Although pi is a rather […]

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Montessori-Inspired Language Activities for Preschoolers — Matching Words as Patterns

L has recently become interested in her Sandpaper Letters, and she is pointing out the letters she recognizes everywhere we go. ย I decided to put together this name matching work to continue to develop her interest and show her that these individual letters she is learning can combine to spell things — like our names! […]

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Food Prep Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers — Cheese Grating

Food prep activities are always a huge hit both in the classroom and at home. ย What kid doesn’t love the chance to eat an extra snack — especially one she gets to make all by herself? ย I bought this grater a while ago for some DIY Chalk Paint, so I repurposed it for this cheese […]

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How Often Should You Rotate Materials in Your Totschool/Homeschool Preschool?

Many totschool or homeschool preschool parents switch out their trays weekly — or even daily. ย I often feel almostย pressured to do so when I scroll through Instagram or Pinterest. ย If you love getting creative and making themedย activities that will only be used for a few days, go for it. ย If you (like me) prefer to […]

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