Grades K – 2
Make A Treasure Map
Ahoy there! International “Talk Like A Pirate Day” is just around the corner. On September 19, we celebrate the fun of, well… talking like a pirate! Map Making Is Awesome. Maps are a fundamental way we communicate, understand, interpret, and connect with our world. David Sobel has said that, “Map making, in the broad sense of the word, is as important to making us human as music, language, art, and mathematics.
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Quilts Remember Our Stories
How can a quilt become a work of art? How does that work of art tell an important story about those who made it with loving care? How does that loving care shape a story about what the quilt means to a community?
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Digging Up Happiness
Messy, muddy play was something I loved as a kid growing up in Texas. Anytime it would rain, my backyard would flood and I would play in puddles, make mud pies and set leaf boats floating around the swampy yard. Getting dirty is an important part of developmental play and a significant sensory activity for kids of all ages. Studies show it might even make us feel happy! Messy play has an amazing amount …
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Walk On The Wild Side
Walking around the neighborhood can be a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise, but you can also use these excursions to engage your family in fun, meaningful play learning! The Power Of Play! These imaginative activities are a fun way to incorporate pretend play into your walk. When your child uses their imagination to pretend they are an animal, encouraging their creative process can help guide their …
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Ramp Up The Play!
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was to build, especially with random things around the house. From couch cushions, empty boxes, bedding, and pans, it didn’t take a lot for me to see potential in nearly everything that didn’t adhere to the wall or was too heavy for me to lift. Once I discovered that I could recreate a slide, ramps quickly became a go-to component …
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