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 A theme Step 2 …
Do your kids go to summer camp? I have been looking into it and it’s a little pricey in our area & my son is still pretty young (not sure if he’ll actually stay all day or not want to go some of the days) so I was thinking for a fraction of the cost …
Do you have a go-to playdough recipe? Here’s an easy playdough recipe with essential oils- smells amazing, is ready in about 10 minutes & is calming for kids. The finished play-dough will last about 2 months if stored in an air tight container or resealable bag. Kids Activities with Playdough: Fine Motor Play I start …
My son LOVES art! It used the be the only thing that would hold his short attention span. He wasn’t the kind of 3 year old where you could set out crayons or markers and just let him have at it. I’d have to repaint many, many walls. So once a week I’d dig out …
Managing 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 is enough to scare most parents away from homeschooling. Don’t …
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 his cousins. He started …
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 & …
Counting with kids it’s IMPERATIVE! Don’t get me wrong, all math skills are important. But the foundation of all math revolves around a child’s number sense. Number sense is their understanding of numbers. Did you know that when you consistently practice counting with your kids you are building their future understanding of math? Start a …
This winter we are learning about arctic animals. Our plan is to start out with one of our favorite arctic animals… Polar Bears! This post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. Easy Polar Bear Activities Polar Bear Journals Make a journal! Draw about your favorite thing you learned about the polar bear. I …
