Swinging into Fun: The Monkey Mask Craft

Swinging into Fun: The Monkey Mask Craft

The rainforest canopy is alive with the sounds of chatter and the sight of playful tails swinging from branch to branch! To bring that energy into our Rainforest Habitat unit, we are making these adorable Monkey Masks. It’s one of my favorite ways to encourage Read more…

Marching Through the Canopy: The Ants in the Rainforest Craft

Marching Through the Canopy: The Ants in the Rainforest Craft

Deep beneath the giant leaves of the rainforest floor, millions of tiny workers are hard at work. To help our little learners understand the busy world of insects, we are creating our very own Spoon Ants! This craft is a “W”onderful way to introduce basic Read more…

Slithering Into the Rainforest: The Egg Carton Snake Craft

Slithering Into the Rainforest: The Egg Carton Snake Craft

In the dense undergrowth of the rainforest, colorful snakes glide through the leaves and climb high into the canopy. To help our little learners explore these fascinating reptiles, we are recycling a household staple into a vibrant Egg Carton Snake! This project is a fantastic Read more…

Wild Hair and Rainforest Fun: The Crazy Plants Craft

Wild Hair and Rainforest Fun: The Crazy Plants Craft

In the rainforest, the warm sun and frequent rain create the perfect environment for plants to grow at lightning speed. To help our little learners visualize this incredible life cycle, we are bringing the forest floor into the classroom with our Crazy Plants Craft! This Read more…

Arctic Adventures: The 6 Best Simple Polar Habitat Crafts for Pre-K

Arctic Adventures: The 6 Best Simple Polar Habitat Crafts for Pre-K

Brrr! It’s time to bundle up and head to the coldest places on Earth. The Arctic and Antarctic are filled with “W”onderful animals and shimmering ice, making them a magical theme for winter learning. From the fluffy fur of a polar bear to the intricate Read more…

Hooting in the Arctic: A Snowy Owl Craft for Polar Habitats

Hooting in the Arctic: A Snowy Owl Craft for Polar Habitats

When we think of the cold, icy Arctic, one animal stands out as a true master of the snow: the Snowy Owl. This majestic bird is a “W”onderful subject for a polar habitat lesson! With their thick white feathers and bright yellow eyes, they are Read more…

Desert Wonders: The 8 Best Desert-Themed Crafts for Pre-K

Desert Wonders: The 8 Best Desert-Themed Crafts for Pre-K

The desert is a land of vibrant sunsets, prickly plants, and some of the most resilient animals on Earth. For a little learner, the desert is a “W”onderful playground for the imagination! Bringing the desert into your home or classroom is a fantastic way to Read more…

Slow and Steady: Storytelling with Tortoise and Hare Puppets

Slow and Steady: Storytelling with Tortoise and Hare Puppets

Fables are a “W”onderful way to teach children important life lessons through the magic of storytelling. Today, we are bringing a desert classic to life with our Tortoise and the Hare Puppet Craft! Whether your little learner is rooting for the speedy jackrabbit or the Read more…

Prickly Play: Creative Cactus Art with Playdough

Prickly Play: Creative Cactus Art with Playdough

The desert is home to some of the most fascinating plants in the world, and today we are bringing them to life with our hands! This Cactus Playdough Craft is a “W”onderful way for children to explore the unique shapes of the desert while strengthening Read more…

Squishy Science: Homemade Desert Green Play Dough

Squishy Science: Homemade Desert Green Play Dough

There is something magical about making your own sensory materials at home! This Homemade Play Dough recipe is a “W”onderful way to involve your little learner in a kitchen science experiment that leads to hours of creative play. We chose to make our batch a Read more…