THIS WEEK’S LITTLE IDEALittle guardians of the trees
A nearby tree can become the beginning of a big investigation.
A LITTLE CORNER WITH TEACHER XIMENA
Learning with
joy.✳
Inspiring ideas, resources made with love, and songs to bring a little wonder to every classroom day.
✿ For little minds and big hearts.
growingtogether✧
A little bit of creativity.
A whole world of possibilities.
A whole world of possibilities.
✧ Learning through play♡ Growing with feelings♫ Discovering through song♧ Caring for our world
FROM THE NOTEBOOK TO THE CLASSROOM
Ideas for extraordinary days.
THIS WEEK’S LITTLE IDEAA little idea for today
“What if we started by asking
what would you love to discover?”
Classroom life
A day we can see
Draw three real parts of the day on large cards: welcome, play and goodbye.
2 MIN READ
Language
Words that play together
Prepare pictures of a cat, hat, moon and spoon for a listening game.
2 MIN READ
Math
Treasures worth counting
Place large blocks, dot cards and three trays on a table.
2 MIN READDiscovery
What a drop of water can tell us
Prepare a shallow tray with a little water, sturdy cups and large sponges.
2 MIN READ
Art
A little color laboratory
Prepare washable paint, thick brushes and paper on a protected surface.
2 MIN READLanguage
One box, many stories
A box holding a toy animal, a cloth and a cardboard house can open a whole story world.
2 MIN READDiscovery
Shadows that change size
Prepare a flashlight, cardboard shapes and a pale wall in a supervised space.
2 MIN READ
Feelings
A mailbox for little acts of kindness
Turn a box into a classroom mailbox and place paper beside it.
2 MIN READMath
A city made of shapes
Offer large paper circles, squares, triangles and rectangles beside a paper base.
2 MIN READNature
A seed and a little patience
Prepare a pot, soil and seeds suitable for an adult-supported planting activity.
2 MIN READNature
A window onto the weather
Place sun, cloud, rain and wind cards near a window.
2 MIN READ
Music
Our little classroom orchestra
Gather a soft drum, large instruments and safe objects that make different sounds.
2 MIN READDiscovery
A little texture museum
Prepare large pieces of fabric, corrugated cardboard, smooth paper and a clean sponge.
2 MIN READArt
The second life of a box
A clean box can become a house, a bus or a tiny library.
2 MIN READLanguage
The letters that tell my name
Write each name on a large card, preserving its spelling and accents.
2 MIN READCommunity
The people who build community
Prepare pictures of people who teach, grow food, care for shared spaces, support health or transport supplies.
2 MIN READ20 stories to explore, imagine and share.
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WELCOME TO XIMENA’S STUDIOMade by hand.
Made by hand.
Dreamed up with love.
A few cards, a little imagination, and time to play. Fill your creative bag with bilingual resources for your next adventure.
From my little corner to yours ♡PRINT, EXPLORE, ENJOY
From my little corner to yours ♡A little hands-on inspiration.
Four bilingual cards to help us name our emotions.
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An observation and care mission for little explorers.
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A badge and small missions to take part in classroom life.
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Cards for stretching, breathing and taking a break at our own pace.
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A visual sequence to anticipate the moments of our day.
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Four scenes to draw, order and turn into a story.
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6 resources to imagine together
PRESS PLAY ON CURIOSITY
Every classroom has its own rhythm.
Songs, videos and little moments
for discovering together.
FULL-LENGTH VIDEO
Greetings
Choose a wave, a smile or a greeting card; each child decides how to join in.
Super Simple Español · es
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Feelings
After listening, draw how a character feels. Make room for every emotion.
Super Simple Español · es
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FULL-LENGTH VIDEO
Movement
Try the gestures standing or seated and choose a comfortable pace together.
Super Simple Español · es
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FULL-LENGTH VIDEO
Nature
Observe a real plant and draw one small action to care for it this week.
Little Angel Español · es
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Welcome circle
Pair hello / hola cards with the gestures each child prefers.
Super Simple Songs · en
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FULL-LENGTH VIDEO
Colors
Find three colors in the classroom and name each in Spanish and English.
Super Simple Songs · en
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SHORT VIDEO
A moment of color
Watch the clip and build a rainbow with large paper pieces already in the classroom.
Super Simple Songs · en
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SHORT VIDEO
A greeting break
A short invitation to greet each other, move our hands and return to our activity.
Super Simple Songs · en
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Watch on YouTube ↗
More videos in this format are on their way.
A selection to explore with an adult. All songs belong to their respective creators.
♡Caring is learning, too.
EVERY CHILD BLOOMS IN THEIR OWN TIMEPlant curiosity.
Plant curiosity.
Grow a little joy.
A space to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the beauty in the little things.
01 Notice a leaf02 Ask a question03 Care for something small
A little nature adventure ↗made withlove ♡
BEHIND EVERY LITTLE IDEA
Hello, I’m Ximena.
Teacher, resource maker,
and collector of little joys.
I support learning from early childhood through the first years of elementary school. This little corner is a place to share creative ideas that invite children to play, sing, imagine and discover.
Here you’ll find ideas for children ages 3 to 8, with room for feelings, nature, and the questions that make little eyes light up.
A little more about me ↗With joy, XimenaWhat will we discover today?
Find three different leaves. How are they alike, and how are they different?
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ONE MINUTE, SO MANY POSSIBILITIESLittle videos.
Little videos.
Big creative possibilities.
A moment to watch, imagine and try.
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Watch at your own pace. Stay alongside younger children and adapt each idea to your group.
AN ALBUM OF LITTLE JOYS
Explore the gallery ↗Moments to keep close.
Ideas in pictures, lovingly made materials and small discoveries worth another look.
Little discoveries
A little wonder
Illustration of a playful invitation to discover the world.
Little discoveries
Our growing garden
Illustration inspired by caring for plants and noticing nature.
Our creative classroom
Ideas in every color
Illustration celebrating hands-on creativity and joyful making.
Our creative classroom
Stories we share
Illustration inspired by story time and the joy of imagining together.
Growing together
Learning side by side
Illustration of a teacher and children enjoying a story together.
Growing together
Room for every feeling
Illustration inspired by naming our feelings with kindness.