Want a fun way to develop your kids' critical thinking skills while drinking your coffee before it gets cold? Better yet an activity that doesn't involve the iPad? Then you are going to love this magnet sensory bin! With very few supplies you can set up a hands-on invitation to explore sand and magnets. Science themed sensory bins like this one are a favorite with kids because they can tinker and discover in any way they want. This is a great way … [Read more...]
Rainbow Jell-O in a Jar Recipe
Rainbow Jell-O Jars are a fun way to brighten anyone’s day! They are the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day, birthdays, holidays, rainy days, and sunny days—you can’t go wrong with anything rainbow colored. Rainbow Jell-O Recipe Ingredients: 6 small boxes of Jell-O in rainbow colors 2 cups of sour cream or Greek yogurt Boiling water and cold water Whipped cream Colored sprinkles Dozen 4 ounce jelly jars (we used the wide … [Read more...]
The Importance of Being Kind to Yourself
"Of course. I'd love to help out!" you say. You whip out your calendar and add another thing to your already too long to-do list. You really don't mind helping with the kids' school fundraiser. After all you just adore their teachers so this is the least you can do. Right? Somehow you'll pull it off. The kids really do need computers in their classrooms. You just have to switch some things around. But what? You already get up at the crack of … [Read more...]
Take the Thank You Note Kindness Challenge
Raise your hand if you know any kids that love animals? Or nature? Yep. Me too. In fact being outdoors in the fresh air while learning about our native environment is one of my kids' favorite things to do. We love to explore our parks and on a recent trip to one of our local state parks we noticed just how hard working and kind the rangers were. It's not easy taking care of wildlife and nature some days. I know I like to stay inside when it's wet … [Read more...]
Get Kids Excited About Doing Good with a Kindness Coloring Page
There's a million reasons that it's important to teach kids to be kind, but doing acts of kindness shouldn't be a chore. In order for kids to develop a habit of kindness they need to see that doing good is both do-able and enjoyable. Kids need to learn that being kind isn't just good, it's also a lot of fun! That's where this kindness coloring page come in. You can use it to get kids excited about doing acts of kindness. Keep reading for the … [Read more...]
A Process Art Activity Kids Can’t Resist
Process art projects are always fun for kids because they are about the process and not the end result. They love using their own creativity to make something without worrying about what their creation "should" look like. Process art sounds fancy but all it really means is letting explore materials without having to adhere to a certain end product. It's great for fostering creativity and making dinner. Yep. Process art engages kids and allows you time … [Read more...]
Join the 100 Acts of Kindness Project today!
How nice would it be to turn on the TV or open up Facebook and see nothing but stories full of kindness and hope?People helping each other, working together, and making the world a better place. Sounds great...but totally unrealistic right? Maybe not. We all need a little more kindness right now, but we can't just want it to happen, we need to make it happen. More kindness in our families, in our communities, in our world. Step by step, act by … [Read more...]
Melted Snowman Slime Recipe
You need a solution for your kids' boredom. You just want 5 minutes to go to the bathroom by yourself. Or not hear anymore whining. You need to make slime. Actually you need to take that one step further and make melted snowman slime. Trust me. Slime is the answer. It's great for rainy days. Cranky kids. Sick days. Party favors. Play dates. <--You get the idea. It's awesome. With 3 young kids at home I am always on the lookout for … [Read more...]
