Mrs. O'Daniels

Spinning Bunny Experiment Each Spring we conduct the Spinning Bunny experiment.  Even though we know how to make them spin, it is still ...

I wanted to come up with something easy and fun for my first mommy and me class.  The theme is On the Move and this week we are focusing...

This project was inspired by one of my favorite board books, Are You My Mother ? by P.D. Eastman.  It is about a baby bird in search o...

Every Spring I head to the store and get party streamers to match the colors of the rainbow. I make streamers for kids to dance with, door ...

 In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d keep this project O’SIMPLE!  Yes, a lucky clover using only green paint or giant ink pad an...

This week we continued our winter celebration as we ice skated to some beautiful music.  Moms and little ones had fun skating and twirling ...

Spring has Sprung with a ton of cute crafts using hands and feet.  I was a bit overwhelmed when I researched what my boys could do for April...

Mommy and Me starts April  14, 2014 at the Lamorinda Theatre Academy http://www.lamorindatheatreacademy.com/Mommy_and_Me.htm...

For Mommy and Me class information, click here: http://mrsodaniels.blogspot.com/2013/02/spring-has-sprung-classes-start-april.html Lo...

I am excited to announce that I will be starting a Parent and Me class starting April 8 at the Lamorinda Theatre Academy in Lafayette, C...

I saw this idea on Pinterest and loved it.  I made them for my son's class in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday (March 2).  However, af...

Trusting Tigers door decoration Pencil vase I'm a little late posting this but here you go... The class will be bringing flowe...

It is that time of year when we are struggling to find some meaningful and heartfelt gift for our moms or mother-in-laws.  Usually it en...

Hear what parents are saying: I had the pleasure of attending Diana O’Daniels’ (“Miss Diana”) classes for 18 month – 3 year olds for 5 ...

Chocolate and jelly beans galore, but not what I want my kids to eat early Easter morning.  Do we have candy, YES.  However, I try to limi...

Every year we write a note to the Easter Bunny and place it in our basket with some fresh carrots.  This is a great opportunity to ask the E...

I confess, I made this craft for my girlfriend's birthday, but can easily be made by kids too!  It was fun and easy to get creative o...

Individually wrapped treats in the pot Don't let this St. Patrick's Day go by without a hunt for the gold with your kids.  There...

Green food coloring is a must during the month of March! For a healthier alternative try spinach juice, all the color, no taste.  http://w...

The clock seems to move ever so slowly on those cold, winter days where everyone is anxious to get outside and play.  Here are three of my f...