Tag: Learning Thru Play

Moana Inspired Curriculum for Preschoolers

Moana Inspired Curriculum for Preschoolers

I have a vivid memory of my daughter is standing on the beach at Coney Island facing the water and belting out the words to Moana’s title track. It was shortly after the first Disney Moana movie was released. Moana 2 came out today and 

San Diego Model Railroad Museum and 20+ Terrific Train Ideas for Kids

San Diego Model Railroad Museum and 20+ Terrific Train Ideas for Kids

Tucked into the lower level of the Casa de Balboa Building on the Prado in Balboa Park is the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Don’t let the basement entrance fool you, at 27,000 sq. ft., it is the largest such indoor model train exhibit in 

Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Energy is a fun, rich topic to explore in Science with fourth graders. We did a lot of hands on explorations, read some books and even went on a field trip to learn more about energy. affiliate links may be included below. Energy Unit 1. 

8 Things to Pack in Your Beach Bag Beyond a Bucket and Shovel to Spark Creative Play

8 Things to Pack in Your Beach Bag Beyond a Bucket and Shovel to Spark Creative Play

We’ve jumped waves and played tag. We’ve built a sand castle or at least a mound that looks like a castle. At least one of us has been buried in the sand or made to look like a mermaid. What now? affiliate links are included 

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Sharks became my son’s obsession in First Grade. Kindergarten was his Lego obsession which definitely continued into First grade, but in First Grade he met some friends in California who loved sharks and his inkling of an interest blossomed. They formed a “fish club” at 

Apple vs. Ball STEM Experiment with Toddlers

Apple vs. Ball STEM Experiment with Toddlers

I should state this first. In the 15 or so years I have spent educating young children, this is the messiest project I have ever undertaken. That’s second only to our muddy play date – which was also a messy and awesome good time. In 

15 Fun Learning Activities for the Beach

15 Fun Learning Activities for the Beach

It is impossible to not smile while I watch my kids scamper in the waves. The sun warms my shoulders as I sit back in the sand. They run towards the waves and then away when a big one comes crashing into the shore. They 

Soccer 101: How to Teach the Basics of Soccer to Young Kids

Soccer 101: How to Teach the Basics of Soccer to Young Kids

Crisp white chalk lining green, the smell of freshly cut grass and the sound of cleats thunking a leather ball…aside from my beach the soccer field is probably my happiest place and I am hoping to pass that love along to my kids. affiliate links 

5 Zero Prep Preschool Number Activities

5 Zero Prep Preschool Number Activities

My preschoolers loved counting. Any excuse was a good one. Help me count out spoons for everyone? Yes! We can only check out 20 library books. Can you help me check how many we have? Yes! Want to go for a counting walk adventure? YES! 

Birds Unit for Early Elementary School

Birds Unit for Early Elementary School

Birds, sparrows in particular, are one of my daughter’s obsessions this Spring. Interests can come from anywhere and hers usually surprise me the most. When you think about birds you probably think about Spring and trees. We have birds in our backyard in San Diego