Naturally Educational » Interpersonal
Holiday Crafts and Gifts
November and December have been very busy months here but, before it is too late, I wanted to share some holiday crafts and homemade gift links with you. Each year, we craft homemade gifts. Last year my daughter made glass paint-swirl ornaments. This year, we plan to paint mugs for the family. Here on Naturally Educational, I have directions for an Apple Pomander–perfect for potpourri baskets or hanging around the house during the holidays. Veronique at Little Elephants, one of my favorite craft bloggers, has a huge round-up of Christmas Crafts, including recipes, gifts, and decorations. We’re planning on trying the snow globes this year! No Time for Flash Cards has categories for both Christmas and Hanukah. Michelle at Scribbit has Gift Crafts Children Can Make as will as another post on Homemade Gifts. Homemade … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Ages, Interpersonal
Theater Games for Preschoolers
Kinesthetic learners will jump right in when given the opportunity to play theater games. Even the simplest games can build a child’s confidence and skills. Theater games utilize two of children’s biggest assets, imagination and energy, to build on their ability to focus, creatively problem solve, and cooperate. Before today, I had worked with teenagers and children as young as eight, but since I have a 3 year-old, I decided to try some theater games with her … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Ages, Bodily-kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Musical, Performing Arts and Theater

