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 ...
DIY Backyard Explorer Kit- Outdoor Pretend Play Idea
There’s no reason our awesome pretend play ideas have to stay inside! Big M and Little M love to make up their own pretend play scenarios outdoors. I think the extra space the outdoors provides allows Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
Healthy snacks for kids… grazing tray
Mealtime at our house is already pretty healthy, it's time to tackle snacks! That means offering whole foods rather than packaged snacks. A while ago I read about grazing trays for kids' snacks. A Read More ...
Outside Fall Activity: Find that tree!
It's starting to feel more and more like fall (it takes a while for summer to leave us around here). We have an outside fall activity that we do every year, I get a little antsy when the leaves Read More ...
20 Personal Space Activities for Kids
Personal Space Activities | 20 Personal Space Activities for Kids While talking about personal space with kids is great, it's real-world application that will help the important lesson sink in. These 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 ...
How to Get Excited about Conflict Between Kids
Conflict Resolution for Kids | 7 Steps Help Siblings Resolve Conflict At a glance: A simple parenting tool that teaches conflict resolution for kids. The kids are screaming at each other, she's Read More ...