Easter Activity … Sound Game
Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I love the pastel colors that come with spring, pretty Easter baskets and of course planning a kid sized Easter activity or two. When I found out my niece J Read More ...
Kids Activities | Add Learning to Play
Kids activities are a great way to connect with your kids. They help you get to know what your little one likes to do, how they play and what they are learning about the world.
The very best activities for kids are the ones that start out as your plan and become their plan.
Here are some tips for letting the kids take over:
- Go into the activity with an open mind. Set up the experience but listen and tweak as you see and hear how your kid responds.
- Spend only the amount of time and effort YOU want to. If you like the prep, you won't really care if the activity flops.
- Be willing to abandon any activity (but don't be afraid to try it again later.)
The most popular kids activities:
Have fun playing (and connecting)!
DIY Backyard Explorer Kit- Outdoor Pretend Play Idea
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Preschool Valentine Ideas: Valentine Games, Art and Cooking
Is your house full of pink, white and red yet? Mine is ... homemade funny Valentine’s Day cards (each one has a special Valentine's Day joke), heart cut outs and pink paint are being left all over. Read More ...
7 Indoor Snowball Games & Activities
Ah, winter. That most wonderful time of the year when it’s too cold for the kids to go outside to play so they bounce off the walls inside instead. At our house, that means it’s time for our Read More ...
12 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids of All Ages
It's November! I get to put away all the spooky Halloween goodies that the rest of the family loves and start getting ready for Thanksgiving. YAY! I love the fall colors, the extra amount of gratitude Read More ...
Turkey Spelling Activity for Kids
Fun spelling words games and easy sight word activities are in demand around here. We have two beginning readers. I know that a strong foundation in sight words and spelling words will give them an Read More ...
9 Halloween Craft Ideas for Kids
I know what you're looking for! Super easy Halloween craft ideas for kids. Projects you have all the materials for already and won't take too long. Something you can do this weekend without making a Read More ...
Hopscotch Addition: Combining Math and Movement
Little M and I were lying around chatting this weekend when we decided it was time to get moving. She wanted to play hopscotch, and I thought it would be the perfect time to throw in a math activity. Read More ...
Snack + Activity = Apple Puzzle
I love fall! One reason is all of the apple activities that start popping up on Pinterest. Are you following me over there? You should! I've saved some wonderful playfully learning ideas. Click here Read More ...
Teaching Math and Reading through Cooking
Kids love to cook, bake and experiment with food. We also know how beneficial cooking is for children. They are gaining a whole boatload of skills and lessons from cooking. They learn science along Read More ...