Whimsical Ways

Kids LOVE magnifying glasses and Spring is the perfect time to use them!  While they are analyzing tiny buds and small bugs, they are actu...

We made terrariums yesterday.  They are simple and easy to make.  Kids LOVE to make them.  I mean, come on, you get to play with dirt!  Af...

 Remember this hint from yesterday?  No, there will not be a new baby in our house.  We are making mini terrariums with baby food jars! ...

Now that I am thinking about terrariums, I am on a roll.  Safari Ltd has new gnomes out this year that I think would be great in a terr...

Terriums with a Twist! by melanieshanks featuring glass home decor Bambeco glass home decor bambeco.com

The rain this morning has made me think that it's going to "green up" soon around here and the moisture is great for moss...

G: Mel, are Easter Eggs real eggs? Me: Uh, what do you mean? G: Well, I mean turtles come out of eggs and fish and birds, too.  Do...

I don't know what it is...but kids love bugs! I saw my first bee this morning!  Spring has officially arrived if the bees are her...

 Spring, glorious Spring! Always my favorite time when teaching preschool.  No more 15 minute process of bundling up in winter coats, sca...

Remember those water beads that I got at the Dollar Tree a couple weeks ago? Well, the kids keep requesting to play with them, so...we do....

 So I was wandering around my local Dollar Tree and found this kit! It's a grow your own water bead kit.  Great for a mini science les...