by jessicaperkins | Mar 12, 2016 | book, books, children's lit, grow, kids read, lit, literacy, literature, mamamayi, mamamayi read, mamamayishop, monthly, read, reading, sensory bin, subscription, Usborne
I have been intrigued by Usborne books for awhile now … Actually, longer than awhile. I have purchased numerous “homeschool” helper books at thrift shops with this company far before realizing it was Usborne. Last year I bought several titles for my...
by jessicaperkins | Feb 12, 2016 | activity, book, books, collage, color, colors, kids read, literature, preschool, rainbow, read
Here are a few of our favorite preschool color books, crafts, and activities. Enjoy! A Color of His Own – Leo Lionni The Crayon Box that Talks – Shane DeRolf Dog’s Colorful Day – Emma Dodd Bear Sees Colors – Rainbow Roller –...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 7, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 7Tradition of Love and KindnessThe Little Match GirlThis is kind of a heavy story but a classic Anderson tale beautifully brought to life by Rachel Isadora. The topic may be too much for some little ones (it makes me cry every time I read it) but I believe...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 6, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 6SnowSnow Wonder We’re FriendsSensory PlayFake Snow1/2 c white conditioner3 c baking sodaAdd waterproof taillights&glass ice cubes for extra sensory funA Magical ChristmasSnow CraftThese simple snow jars are incredibly cute and can pull...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 5, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 5MusicInvitation to Make Jingle Bells: Simply string bells onto pipe cleaners, twist to close. You can turn them into bracelets, stick bells, or make more elaborate bell sculptures. What you need:Bells of different sizesPipe CleanersThis Bell Sticks are cute via...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 4, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 4CookiesMama May iLittle Boo’s Bakery in-a-boxPretend PlayIf you don’t have a set like this you can make a Baking Sensory Bin. Use oatmeal as a base or flour or cornstarch. Add Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsWhiskWooden spoonCupcake tinsCookie...
