Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

When you walk in a dinosaur skeleton stretches in front of you up to the top of the vaulted ceiling. The American Museum of Natural History is a special place and one of my favorite in New York City. It is not lost on me 

Maps Unit for Preschoolers

Maps Unit for Preschoolers

There is something SO MUCH FUN about maps. Even in the age of GoogleMaps and smart phones I think it is so important for kids to learn how to use a map. Maps are everywhere and learning how to use them is a life skill we 

Fall Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Fall Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

“What do you think we will see on our Fall Hunt?” So begins our conversation before our walk. My preschoolers quickly shout out ideas. Leaves! Pumpkins! Trees! Squirrels! A ghost! Ummm…okay? I write them all down on our clipboard. The kids are used to these 

Farm Field Trip Tips + Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Farm Field Trip Tips + Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Escaping to the farm is one of our favorite ways to get outside and learn. If you don’t grow up on a farm, the animals, crops, environment of a farm are fascinating learning experiences for children. Our family recently went to an apple farm in 

Vet Unit Field Trip and Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Vet Unit Field Trip and Unit Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

She’s sitting on the ledge like a frozen statue watching the sea otters. “Ready to go see the fish?” I ask trying to balance her interest with her brother who has been hopping back and forth impatiently for the past five minutes. She looks up 

20+ Ocean Unit Activity Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

20+ Ocean Unit Activity Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade

Surrounded by sand piles and drenched from earlier splashing my kids are laying with their new little friend. Nearby I commiserate and brainstorm about blogging and motherhood and life with my pal Sara (who writes beautiful encouragement for mamas and kiddo adventure ideas on Sunshine