Me & Marie Learning

Simple & Fun Letter Practice

Ashley — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:22 +0000

Do your children whine when it is handwriting practice time? Repetitive handwriting practice can get boring fast. So, try a different way practice! If you have a gallon zip top baggie, paint and tape- you are in business! Fill the gallon bag with some paint (maybe a fourth full or less). Get out the air bubbles and seal. Tape to a window or a glass door. Use your finger to make letters, numbers, shapes or scribbles on the bag. Need {Read More}

Letter X {FREE letter pack}

Ashley — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:02:11 +0000

X Marks the spot! Letter X freebie pack is here! Click on the picture to get this FREE letter pack! If you like this pack, please feel free to share it! {with a link back to Me & Marie Learning of course!) Want the rest of the letter packs?

Take a trip… St. Louis

Ashley — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:14:25 +0000

I was born and raised in the Midwest and still live here now! I love that we have 4 seasons and that my children get to experience snow, but also get to go swimming under the hot summer sun. Have you been ever been to Missouri? We took a quick trip from KC to St. Louis. We love St. Louis for a short and easy little trip. There is a lot to do in St. Louis, the most {Read More}

Kindergarten Readiness: Social Emotional Development

Ashley — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:47:36 +0000

The Kindergarten Readiness Series is back! The last portion of the whole-child development is Social Emotional. The other three areas: cognitive, language and physical are already posted. If you missed any of the other Kindergarten Readiness posts, find them HERE! Kindergarten Readiness Checklist- Social Emotional Development -Shares and takes turns (but, may not always want to!) -Has a very basic understanding of right and wrong -Beginning to compromise or negotiate with friends during conflict (without an adult’s help) -Is more {Read More}

Flashlight Party {indoor}

Ashley — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:06:23 +0000

We have had SO much rain here in the Midwest, with lots of flooding. So, you know what that means – no outdoor play. Therefore, getting creative for indoor play is a must. Enter… the tent (yes, our real, big tent). We set it up in the preschool room and had some fun! First, we pretended to camp, then we had nap time in the tents and lastly had a FlAsHLiGhT PaRty! A flashlight party was perfect for the {Read More}