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Inspiration Laboratories encourages children's learning through creativity and play.
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Inspiration Laboratories
7M ago
Can you tell me which container holds more? I posed this question to my kindergarteners after reading the book, Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi! by Art Coulson. The book inspired a math and science lesson exploring volume. I get commissions for purchases made through the affiliate links in this post. Look ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
1y ago
One of my favorite winter art projects is inspired by Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon. It is a simple penguin painting that’s easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s perfect for working on fine motor skills and pre-writing. Be sure to check out all of the other penguin themed activities at ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
1y ago
After reading Amara and the Bats by Emma Reynolds, my first and second grade students made animal awareness posters. This is a great Earth Day lesson for elementary school. I get commissions for purchases made through the affiliate links in this post. Earth Day Lesson with Amara and the Bats Science ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
1y ago
We were inspired to make fizzy coconut lime play dough after reading My Five Senses by Aliki. This soft, squishy play dough fizzes and makes a soapy foam. Affiliate links are included in this post. My Five Senses by Aliki At first I thought My Five Senses was a book for babies. The ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
2y ago
A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman is today’s featured book. We’re sharing a Find the Unicorn Rainbow Sensory Bin. My daughter absolutely loved it and I love that it’s super easy to set up. Affiliate links are included in this post. Find the Unicorn Rainbow Sensory Bin Sensory ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
2y ago
My kids love to play with cars and trains and things that move. I set up this car activity to help my toddler learn colors. Launch the cars down the ramp to create a car rainbow. So much fun! Learn Colors with Ramps and Car Rainbows Learning color names requires ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
2y ago
Here is a collection of fun ice and snow experiments from around the web. The ice experiments are great year round. The snow experiments are best if you have real snow around, but you can make your own snow or just use crushed ice for many of the experiments. Ice ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
2y ago
This winter math game board features adorable polar bears, trees, and icebergs. Use erasers or animal figures to move across the icebergs. Use the game board to practice counting, subitizing, and turn taking. This is perfect for preschool or early elementary. Printable Winter Math Game Board I have an affinity ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
2y ago
This post is sponsored by Night Zookeeper – an award winning creative writing platform that helps improve the writing skills of kids. Did you know that Night Zookeeper also has an adventure book series? Read on to learn more about Night Zookeeper’s mission. Night Zookeeper Creative Writing Platform – A ..read more
Inspiration Laboratories
2y ago
Volcanoes are such an interesting topic for kids to learn about. Their explosive and creative eruptions help shape our planet. People are fascinated by them. Learn more about volcanoes with this collection of volcano books for kids. You’ll find both non-fiction and fiction book recommendations in this post. I’ve also ..read more