An Instant Challenge called The Dot Game is a game of communication and teamwork without using your voice.
Loose Parts in the Outdoor Classroom
Loose parts in the classroom strengthen problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
The Day We Learned About Scat
A day that turned from a simple wondering to a focus on the SCAT of different animals. This example illustrates why we write our own curriculum.
Book Club – A Bear Called Paddington
Book Club is a time to connect over a good book. Take a peek at our book club for A Bear Called Paddington.
Working with Scissors
This invitation to work with scissors develops shoulder strength, wrist rotation, and strengthens hand-eye coordination in a fun way!
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Write Curriculum
How the children guide our curriculum at Marvelously Made and how it makes learning more meaningful.
5 Activities that Develop the Pincer Grasp
Today, we are sharing five activities that help develop the pincer grasp. The pincer grasp is holding something between the …
Don’t Throw Away Your Pumpkins!
What happens to pumpkins after they are picked? Don’t throw away your pumpkins, watch what happens next.
The Surprise Gourd Patch
The surprise gourd patch sprouted over the Summer from seeds that had been buried last Fall. It brought an amazing opportunity for wondering and questioning.
A Monarch Waystation at Marvelously Made
Check out how and why we became a Monarch Waystation.
Today is World Soil Day!
No soil, no life. The proclamation was made by one of our Marvelously Made children as we were wondering and …
5 Activities that Develop Wrist Rotation
Many people think if their child can hold a pencil correctly then they are all set to write. While pencil …
5 Gross Motor Activities to Help the Body Get Ready to Write
Did you know that getting ready to read isn’t just about your fingers and hands? The WHOLE BODY needs to …
5 of Our Favorite Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Children
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald Even as your child learns to read, …
The Benefits of Taking Risks for Children
As parents, our natural instinct when we see our children taking risks is to prevent them from getting hurt. Our …
Following the Children’s Lead, Leads to Lots of Bubbles
If you have been to Marvelously Made, then you have heard the phrase “The children are the curriculum”. Our teachers …
Cleaning and Disinfecting at Marvelously Made
We often share with you peeks into the amazing experiences the children are having at school, but we don’t often …
Embracing Death With Young Children
By: Jennifer McCarville We will all experience loss through death many times in our lives and in a variety of …
Joy in the Reading Journey
by: Crystal Seiford There once was a girl who dreamed of being a teacher. She couldn’t wait to share her …
An Author at Marvelously Made!
Woo hoo, we are so excited! Our amazing kindergarten teacher, Ms. Nicole, has written and published her first book and …
Christmas Gifts for Children that Inspire Creativity and Critical Thinking
We are asked all of the time for gift recommendations for children. Well, we are glad you asked! When you …
Making Slime
Last week we held a Family Fun Day at our local fairgrounds and one of our most popular activities was …
Together We Can Save Childhood
We have a problem. Childhood has changed but children have not. At Marvelously Made we are …
It’s Time to Arm the Children
– Jennifer McCarville I share the same concerns as so many in our country. I spend more time than I …
