Monica Wellington writes and illustrates the most charming picture books and board books for children. Have you seen any? Kids love the bright, cheerful illustrations and the appealing storylines. Parents and teachers appreciate the learning opportunities within each book. Monica Wellington’s Cheerful, Kid-Appealing Picture Books Pay close attention in Wellington’s new picture book, Truck Driver […]
Fall Activities
Apple-icious Recipe and Children’s Books (Perfect for Fall)
written by Lisa Amstutz Kids love apples—fresh, in juice or cider, dried, or best of all—as applesauce! Why not try making fresh, homemade applesauce with your kids this year? This easy crockpot version will fill your home and classroom with apple-icious smells all day long! Don’t forget to read children’s books like my new book, […]
Kwik Stix Fall Art for Kids
Fall brings warm autumnal colors and lots of inspiration for art activities with kids. Well, add another inspirational idea to your fall list: Kwik Stix! Kwik Stixs, from The Pencil Grip, Inc, are solid tempura paint sticks that easily glide on and dry in 90 seconds. They’re very much like oil pastels actually. The awesome thing about these is: NO MESS! (No […]
Make your own jigsaw puzzle
Making your own jigsaw puzzle is a fun way to incorporate math (visual-spacial skills) and art. Jigsaw puzzles involve lots of kid fun — drawing, coloring, pasting and cutting. (And, save your recycled cereal boxes this week because you’re going to need them.) Observe something about fall or Halloween. Look out the window, look around […]
Imagination Time Halloween Fairy
Twas’ the night after Halloween . . . . . . and the Halloween Fairy, aka. Candy Fairy, is coming to your house. This Halloween Fairy trades special non-candy gifts for Halloween candy. The Halloween fairy is generous so she’ll let you eat _________ pieces. (To be determined by the Halloween fairy at each house.) What gifts? Trade pennies […]
Adopt a tree and learn the seasons
Don’t you just love fall? The blue sky. The colorful leaves. The brisk air. Aaaah. Fall is the perfect time to adopt a tree and learn about the seasons. Bring paper, pencil and a collection basket for leaves. Now, take a fall walk. Gather leaves, observe the blue sky and feel the cool air on […]