Retro Fun for Preschoolers

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Tricia Edgar

Yes, I’m having eighties flashbacks these days. Bear with me. If you’re seeking an eighties flashback yourself, preferably with your preschooler, read on. I enjoy reliving my childhood with my daughter. Although the hair was large and the hairspray was available in unimaginable quantities, there are a few things about the eighties that bear repeating. For those of us who are – ahem – getting on and were children of the eighties, here are a few ways to relive the good times. Beaded bracelets and pins: Do you remember those little beaded pins that you put on your shoes and … Continue reading →

Developing Fine Motor Control: Holding a Pencil or Pen

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Tricia Edgar

We’re looking into homeschooling, and I know that one of the things that my daughter needs to work on is her fine motor control. Fine and gross motor control have been a challenge for her, although she has learned how to ride a bike and is now excited to try a lot of the playground equipment that once seemed daunting. However, like many preschoolers my preschooler is not keen to do things simply because I ask her to do so. She’s not a worksheet kid either. Sitting down at a table and being asked to copy letters is not her … Continue reading →

Natural Plant Dyes, Preschool-Style

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Tricia Edgar

I work at a nature center, and every summer we have day camps. In and of itself this is not gripping, but let me tell you, smashing berries and leaves into fabric? A gripping thing indeed. You can do this activity with your preschooler too, and it’s a great way to create a summer beach bag, decorate a white hat, or make a funky bandanna. Now to many people, natural plant dyes bring up ideas of hippie camp leaders sitting around with a group of children for hours upon hours. It is true that you can create dyes that take … Continue reading →