We read more than our fair share of books and this summer during Pirate Week for our at-home summer camp. We discovered a ton of super cool new books that Arrr a lot of fun to read. Here is a list of our new favorites! This Post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. …
Our all-time favorite is a Pirate Play Date. If you have a upcoming play date, or want an excuse to invite some friends over try no-prep pirate activities (see below). You can skip the work of preparing activities & just buy ready to go supplies. If you have more time like a sleep over, extended …
Mud Kitchen Ideas The mother of all kids activities is a mud kitchen. It’s a prepare once (make or buy it once) & let’em go. It offers hours of independent, focused play & it is an easy way to combine learning, play and imagination. Here are some easy ideas to get your own mud …
DIY kids activities calendars help tie in learning with fun activities and make it way easier to stay organized. Kids Activities calendars are great for: Homeschooling Babysitters/ Nanny After school activities School Breaks (our printables include 2 months of summer & winter activities) How to Make Kids Activities Calendar STEP 1 Pick A theme STEP …
Do your kids go to summer camp? Last year I was looking into sending my son and it was a little too pricey in our area. My son was still pretty young and I wasn’t sure if he’d actually stay all day or not want to go home early so I thought for a fraction of …
Do you need a go-to play dough recipe? Here’s an easy one with essential oils- smells amazing, is ready in about 10 minutes & is calming for kids. The finished play dough has a wonderful texture and will last about 2 months if stored in an air tight container or resealable bag. Kids Activities to …
Make a Process Art Organizer and be ready on a moments notice to invite your kids to make art! My son LOVES art! It used the be the only thing that would keep his idol hands busy. He wasn’t the kind of 3 year old where you could set out crayons or markers and just …
Homeschooling multiple grade levels can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be! Homeschooling is a big decision that puts you at the heart of your children’s education! This is an amazing place to be although for first time homeschoolers the thought alone can be pretty scary! Don’t worry it just takes patience …
This may sound silly but we began homeschooling by accident. I had no intention of ever homeschooling and to be honest the thought used to terrify me (and I’m a credentialed teacher). We started homeschooling with picture books & the need for some extra support. He noticed that things came easier to other kids & even …
Counting is important! Beginning math skills take a lot of time to develop and kids need a lot of practice especially when they’re first starting out. Here is a book list of our 50 favorite counting books for kids. This Post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. Counting Books for kids: Toddler & …
