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…
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…
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…
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…
To kick off our Rainforest Habitat adventure, we start with a little bit of classroom magic. I decorate our learning space with towering trees, and together, we create these beautiful Rain Sticks to see if we can “summon” a tropical storm right in our classroom. Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…