Story bags early years

You've heard of busy bags, but do you also know about literacy book bags? These are bags with a picture book and playful toys, games, or other related hands-on activities to do. And you can easily make your own!

Here's a quick and cheap DIY when you need something to occupy your toddler or preschooler! I saw some sensory stations made to coincide with the classic story We're Going On a Bear Hunt" but knew my little guy would have a huge mess if I made those. Enter the water bottles that just happened to be sitting on my counter! These were a small 8 oz size perfect for little hands to grip. I used each of the locations mentioned in the story: grass, river, mud, forest, snow storm, and cave, plus a…

Story sack ideas and benefits in early childhood play. Introducing story play through the senses with a range of resoources.

Goldilocks storytelling basket

There were 3 mistakes that I made and I am sharing them so you can avoid them! #1 I made story baskets for the stories I loved! #2 I put too much in them. #3 I thought I needed a new one every day

Going on a Bear Hunt Story Bag - includes list of contents so that you can put together your own Going on a Bear Hunt Story Bag

Kindergarten screening and kindergarten screening assessments can be stressful for everyone involved. Here's some tips for the best kindergarten round up or screening ever – ZERO stress!

Make a toddler storytelling basket for the popular story Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell, for meaningful story telling and interaction through play.