Preschool: Cactus Math and Other Desert Fun

"Momma, we live in the woods."This has been one of my preschooler's recent observations, and I think it is because she's really understanding different climates as we have been enjoying our Desert Discovery box from Mother Goose Time.  As we studied the Mojave Desert this week, we had some special fun learning about Cacti.  Cactus SimulationMy girl had never really seen cactus...

Desert Discovery: Pyramids

If you have missed it, we are on a Desert Discovery this month with our newest unit from Mother Goose Time.  We have had a blast learning about all things that go into the rodeo and what the nights are like in the desert. And you can't discuss the desert and not talk about the Great Pyramids in Egypt, which is exactly what we did this week!Here is what was included in our daily...

Desert Night Activities for Preschoolers

We have had so much fun with our Mother Goose Time: Desert Discovery theme!Last week we did activities that were all about the rodeo and this upcoming week we will actually attend a rodeo in our small town so stay tuned.  Did you know that the desert night is filled with noise?From coyotes to campfires and caves, we had an absolute blast exploring the desert night in the comfort of...

Preschool Rodeo Learning Activities

Down here in Texas, it is Rodeo season. The Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo starts at the end of February and goes through mid March.We actually have a rodeo in our community coming up the last weekend of March and I cant wait!In my opinion, the best part of the rodeo is "Mutton Bustin'" where preschoolers and early elementary kids ride on a sheep!  It's pretty amazing.So why am I...