All About Bees

leslie May 31, 2021 0 Comments
When our Experience Early Learning theme box coincides with our Exploring Nature with Children curriculum, magic happens. This week we have been studying Garden Visitors including moles, rabbits, and of course BEES! In fact this week, our co-op had a beekeeper come and speak to us and we took a field trip to see her hives! As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL...

Seed Mosaic

leslie May 29, 2021 0 Comments
Have you ever created a mosaic? A mosaic is a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, glass... or even SEEDS. As a former art teacher, mosaics are pretty simple to do, require just a few materials and always end up a success in my opinion. As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL Preschool Curriculum...

Growing Grass: A Sunlight Experiment

leslie May 20, 2021 0 Comments
I'm talking about another experiment you can do with your littlest learners today! The kids and I are discovering all the treasures a garden holds with our Garden Treasures box from Experience Early Learning. Our first week was dedicated to learning all the things that go into planting a garden including Sunlight and Water. What better way to bring this concept home than with an experiment!? As...

Root Study Experiment

leslie May 15, 2021 0 Comments
This month we are spending even more time outside as we cultivate, create, and get our hands dirty in the garden finding all sorts of treasures from worms to bunnies that like to nibble on lettuce leaves; this month is all about Garden Treasures with our Experience Early Learning box! As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL Preschool Curriculum in exchange for my...

Seashell Sorting

leslie April 30, 2021 0 Comments
Our Ocean Dive box from Experience Early Learning has us exploring Small Sea Creatures this week and one of our STEAM stations was Seashell Sorting. Not only did it incorporate science (comparing/ nature items) but also math (sorting/ counting). Here's how I kept my kiddos busy for about an hour and they had a blast learning! As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL...

Shark Activities for Little Learners

leslie April 28, 2021 0 Comments
We love our little monthly box from Experience Early Learning, and this month's Ocean Dive box has been such fun especially for my 3 year old son. Our week of wondering and learning was all about Large Sea Creatures and at the top of the list for my little boy was.... Sharks! As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL Preschool Curriculum in exchange for my honest...

Coral Reef Activities

leslie April 22, 2021 0 Comments
Our Ocean Dive box from Experience Early Learning has us learning all about Seascapes including the beautifully diverse yet fragile coral reef. As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL Preschool Curriculum in exchange for my honest opinions and authentic stories about our experiences using the curriculum. All opinions and thoughts are completely my own. I Spy...

Saltwater Experiments

leslie April 8, 2021 0 Comments
We're diving into learning about the Ocean for the month of April. We will be learning about seascapes, small and large sea creatures, and ocean exploration thanks to our Ocean Dive box from Experience Early Learning. This week is Seascape week and our first lesson was all about Ocean Water. As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL Preschool Curriculum in exchange for...

Exploring Rocket Ships

leslie March 31, 2021 0 Comments
Our Space Adventure month is coming to a close, but we couldn't leave without exploring Rocket Ships! This day was a blast (literally and figuratively) thanks to some awesome ideas in my Experience Preschool teacher guide and some added fun with a Christmas present that was aching to be revisited. Rocket Ship Math As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL Preschool...

Galaxy Salt Painting

leslie March 27, 2021 0 Comments
"Momma, can we learn about galaxies?" I pulled out our Galaxy bag from our Space & Sky Experience Preschool box, rummaged though my books from both the library and my own shelves, and we were ready to learn! I love how easy I can flow to their learning desires. As an Experience Early Learning (EEL) Blogger, I receive the EEL Preschool Curriculum in exchange for my honest opinions and...