Weekly Favorites for March 6, 2011

Here are my favorites for the week. I hope you enjoy the crafts and tips.

1.
Polar Bears
A cute polar bear craft. It would go along great with a polar bear themed book.

2.
Talk
Some tips from a kindergarten teacher on making time to let children talk.

3.
Sugar Density Rainbow
A great science experiment for St. Patrick's day. It looks challenging so if you are persistent, it may eventually work, but true scientists never get it right on the first attempt.

4.
Space Sensory Tub
A neat space sensory tub for kids to explore.

5.
Rainbow in a Jar Salt Art
Sand art, but with salt.

6.
Sensory Balloons
Another great sensory activity.

7.
Mixing and Layering Rainbow Pudding
A cute rainbow snack idea.

8.
Wash, Brush, Comb! Developing Preschool Hygiene Habits
Some great ideas on helping your kids to learn good hygiene habits.

9.
Weather Sensory Tub
A neat and creative sensory tub with a weather theme.

10.
On Our Shelves March
A variety of activities. Some are weather theme related and others are practical life. Inspired by the Montessori method.

11.
Mini Pot O Gold Cupcakes
Another cute snack for St. Patrick's Day.

12.
Shaving Cream Play Without the Mess
A sensory project using shaving cream without the huge mess.

13.
Science Discoveries
A great post about science for kids.

14.
Collages What to Do About Space
Some useful organizational tips for when children are making collages.

15.
Shiny Pot of Gold
Another St. Patrick's Day craft and an excuse to eat chocolates.

16.
Our Spring Nature Table, just who is it for?
A post about letting children create their own learning area and accepting their choices.

17.
Why Must We Sit in Our chairs?
A great post from Teacher Tom about how children learn best.