Author Archives: Ms Kristin

a couple of simple zig zag activities that were occupied much of the days. a zig zag tape line was perfect for running on or driving cars on or lining blocks up on and finally for ripping off the floor in as long of pieces as possible. zig zag lines drawn on paper were kindContinue reading “z is for zig zag”

i had a bunch of animal cards that we use for sorting, classifying, etc.  i decided to sacrifice a few of them to make realistic zoo cages. we had a discussion of zoo rules that we know about or that we think should exist.  we talked about why animals are in cages which led toContinue reading “z is for zoo cages (on paper)”

we altered this bike back when my own son, micah (now 8), was four and after watching eliza (now 5) teeter on the training wheels, we did it again.  the first step is taking off the training wheels. then taking off the pedals. now she’s working on balancing.  we’ve had fun remembing how micah flewContinue reading “b is for (do-it-yourself) balance bike”

we kept it fairly simple this year.  i tied one piece of fabric between two columns in the sanctuary. then we had more strips of fabric for the preschoolers to tie on.  if tying was too hard, they could simply drape the piece over and someone else would come tie it (so cooperative!). it wasContinue reading “g is for graduation decorations”

oh joy.  some preschool families were able to come to the thrift shop to watch a performance by the local azteca dancers.  these are all high schoolers (which means many have been my husband’s students…) who learn traditional mexican dances. it was stunning. and if you weren’t able to be there, i am posting enoughContinue reading “a is for azteca dancers”