Time to bring the sensory fun outside in the sun! We have three simple bins below, and the best part is that you may have all or most of the materials needed inside your home. There’s even one that’s taste-safe for babies! Digging for Worms…
By Mariana Coughlin, Nutrition Coordinator Summer is around the corner and our school pet, Wellma the Wombat, has friends visiting from out of town! Wellma’s friends are looking forward to going home with our students and making wonderful memories while building upon the healthy habits…
by Emily Cibulka, Nutrition Coordinator You might be wondering what all this talk about the “One Bite Club” and “Wellma” is about. Here’s the lowdown! This month we introduced our newest Wellie, Wellma, who is our stuffed wombat/school pet. Of course, she comes to life…
Though winter may technically end on March 21, in Wisconsin we have snow well past that date and sometimes it takes a while to melt away! Here are a few ideas to get creative with it . . . Snow Spray Paint Spray paint for…
We like to joke that winter lasts half the year in Wisconsin, but it’s actually not that much shorter! Sometimes temps are low enough that spending a lot of time outside just isn’t possible. We are coming to the rescue with some indoor sensory activities…
We will be updating this post sporadically as we learn of more resources for families and children. Family Support Head Start and Early Head Start Pregnancy Helpline Car Seat Program Project Babies (provides portable bassinets, baby clothing, diapers, wipes and other items as needed) RISE…
Written by Emily Cibulka, Nurtitionist for The Well With extra treats abound during the holidays, it’s easy to treat yourself. You can do just that in addition to eating nutritious foods! Check out these 3 tips to encourage healthy eating, plus a fun holiday-themed snack…
Cold weather is upon us! While we strongly believe the motto “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes,” we also know snow and subzero temps make it hard to go places. So we bring you . . . virtual trips to take…
Don’t just toss those decaying jack-o-lanterns! There’s lots of creative things that you can do with them, some that provide learning experiences and some that even help the environment: Bury it! Let kids get messy digging a hole and place the pumpkin in there. It…
We’ve handpicked picture and chapter books that we think our newest K-2 Wellies, and your children, will love! They focus on friendship, empathy and kindness, with some science and adventure sprinkled in! Do your children have any favorites? Share them with us by commenting! Click…