Simple activities that can be done with children at home can be fun and easy ways to become a part of your child's educational life. Using some of the most simple materials can make for very fun and engaging games and projects that can be done at home or in a classroom.  

Sensory Play Activities

The use of sensory activities incorporated into a classroom or home can be a great opportunity for children to explore their cognitive understanding of different concepts. 

Butterfly Maracas

This activity is wonderful for the development of motor skills in early childhood. It also is a great opportunity to teach children about butterflies. 

Paper Plate Flowers

Using simple materials around the house to create simple crafts is a great way to engage with your child's development and education.

This mini lesson focuses on the text structure of description in informational texts. Through the use of the book "Birdies in the Sky" I was able to explain this strategy. 

This read aloud is a great resource for students to use when they want to sit down and listen to a good book. Reading to children comes with many benefits that can help them grow as readers!