Sable means “sand” in French. That is a perfect name for this Chocolate Sable Cookie Recipe. The texture is light but definitely grainy like sand! Basically, it is a chocolate shortbread and is not too sweet, very chocolaty and aRead More →
On the fifth day of the fifth month, May 5, the Japanese celebrate Kodomo no Hi, Children’s Day. It is a day set aside to honor children, their strength and their happiness. Traditionally, it was known as Boys’ Day andRead More →
Here are some math games that I played with my children when they were young. They are great math games to play with children in preschool and kindergarten. You only need basic supplies to play these math games. Math GamesRead More →
Hark the Herald Angels sing. Glory to the newborn king. Make a single angel or a Heavenly Host. Have them visit Baby Jesus at our Advent Nativity which can be found HERE or add a string and hang themRead More →
We are in the home stretch of completing our revised Advent Unit with more activities and more fun just in time for the Advent season. We will sharing more info about that soon. Right now you can view our originalRead More →
Here is a lovely and easy to make Wool Roving Dragonfly for our updated Puddles and Ponds unit. All you need are twigs and roving and a little knowledge about dragonflies. Make sure to add just wisps of colored roving toRead More →
Before making your own painted rock turtle, be sure to check out some real turtles. If you are lucky enough to spy one on a nature walk, make sure to get a photo if the wee creature is willing to standRead More →
I am a fan of rain. I can honestly say there have only been a handful of days in my life when I felt like rain ruined the day for me. I love the sound of rain. I love theRead More →
Today read several cloud books and then learn how to make your own creative cloud book. One of my favorite things to do when I was a little girl was to lie on my back and look up at theRead More →
As part of our Mid-West studies, the girls and I made Corn Husk Dolls. These would also tie in well with a pioneer unit. I remember making these as a kid… maybe at Girl Scouts? Not sure. All I knowRead More →
