Mar 20, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Life's Moments, Teaching Tips |
Today Minna wants to finger paint (and us adults want to, too!). This is super easy to do at home. All you need is some washable paint and paper and then you can go crazy!
Mar 19, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Life's Moments, Teaching Tips |
Today Minna is encouraging kids to send flowers to someone who could use some cheering up! This could be a friend, a family member, or perhaps a local nursing home. We encourage you to order flowers through a local flower shop, to support local businesses during this...
Mar 18, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Life's Moments, Teaching Tips |
On Friday, March 20, it’s Minna’s birthday! Six years ago on March 20, I (Erica) traveled across the state to try to adopt this 2 pound Pomeranian mix puppy named Madam KiJi. She looked like my kind of dog. As soon as I met her I knew she was the one for...
Mar 17, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Life's Moments, Teaching Tips |
Today’s activity goes back to the classic days of radio. Back when families sat around a radio and listened to dramas, mysteries, and music together. There was no TV, no computers, and screen time wasn’t a thing. I like to imagine families sitting around...
Mar 16, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Life's Moments, Teaching Tips |
Today on Moments with Minna, Minna suggests making your own instrument from materials found at home! This is a great way to build in some science skills, not to mention musical skills! Here are some homemade instrument suggestions: Harmonica: Cut up straws into...
Mar 15, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Life's Moments, Teaching Tips |
On today’s edition of Moments with Minna, Minna has a great suggestion for fun at home! Create a simple scavenger hunt of items found at home and in the backyard. Give your child a camera (or your phone!) and have them go hunt away! This is great for many...
