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Fine Motor Fun with Dried Beans

Fine Motor Fun with Dried Beans

Today I’m sharing a fun and simple set of fine motor skill activities. You can do it with toddlers, preschoolers, or elementary aged kids. All you really need are dried beans from your pantry. Montessori-Inspired Toddler Activity My kids all attended a Montessori preschool. One of the earliest activities they learned there was spooning beans….

Solar Oven Pizza

Solar Oven Pizza

    My son has wanted to make a solar oven ever since he saw one on a Curious George episode a few years ago.   This year, as we started planning our summer, the kids and I brainstormed a list of what we wanted to do.   High on my son’s list: make a…