I was combing through my Instagram Feed one day and a mom was celebrating her daughter learning to read independently. She talked about how they didn’t use a formal curriculum but that day her youngest daughter “just started reading” and in fact both of her girls “taught themselves to read”. I was very happy for …
Good quality books for beginning readers are hard to find so that’s why I am sharing our list for beginning readers to help support parents reading at home with their child(ren) at ALL levels. NOTE: This post is a book list and reference post for basic info for teaching Pre- K to Grade 2 readers …
I am always on the look out for new summer recipes preferably ones that are healthy, easy & kid friendly so that I don’t have to make a separate dish for the kids! Most of these are healthy treat recipes that are easy, quick ways (or prep ahead) so I have wholesome deliciousness ready to …
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 …
13 FREE DIY Kids Activity Calendars (for a limited time, regularly $9.00) Enter Code 2020GiftOfFun at check out 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 …
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 …
