You can never have too many boredom busters, especially when they are full of learning! I set up this simple STEM challenge for my kids as a way to have fun and unwind after school and could not believe how much fun it turned out to be. Get your kids thinking critically and developing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills with just some simple items from around the house! While designing and testing their own designs … [Read more...]
Fun Indoor Games for Kids
After a couple days of being stuck indoors do your kids start whining that they have nothing to do? Or does the thought of entertaining everyone on a long stormy day make you want to pull your hair out? I can help! Kids don’t need to stop moving just because the weather is too hot, too rainy or too cold, there are many ways to move and have fun indoors! All of these games need very few materials that you probably already have at … [Read more...]
Hands On STEM Activity: Marshmallow Engineering
Marshmallow engineering is a hands-on STEM activity kids adore! Seeing a pile of marshmallows and some fun colored straws is sure to engage even the most reluctant learner--especially if they can sample while they build. What could be more fun? Not only is it fun to build with treats, it's also an open ended activity that lets kids explore and create. Parents can build on that excitement with this fun and simple STEM (science, … [Read more...]
Teach Kids About Money with a Summer Fun Jar
Summer. School is almost over and the days of fun and relaxation are just around the corner. Ice cream...swimming...and the perfect opportunity to teach kids about money! Stay with me for a second. I know it sounds crazy at first, but really summer is the perfect time for kids to learn about managing finances. The pace of life is slower, you have a chance to spend more quality time together, and many of the discretionary spending decisions are … [Read more...]
Rainbow Seashell Kindness Activity for Kids
Want to start doing acts of kindness with your kids but feeling overwhelmed? Then start simple! Don't underestimate the benefit an intentional act of kindness has for both the giver and receiver. No act of kindness is too small to make a difference in someone's day. The truth is you rarely will know how a random act of kindness will impact someone else. Between our 100 Acts of Kindness and 24 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness initiatives I … [Read more...]
Lion and Lamb Craft for Spring
This In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb lion and lamb craft for Spring will make kids and adults smile! This time of year, it's fun to celebrate the lion-like weather that comes before the lamb-ish weather during the month of March. We made this lion and lamb craft using a unique crafting material: gift bows! In like a Lion an Out Like a Lamb Craft for Spring This Spring craft is perfect for talking about the weather that the month of … [Read more...]
An Easy Way to Get Preschool Kids Excited to Learn Colors
You want your kids to be successful in preschool. Seems like such a simple thing doesn't it? Preschool success. You can even Google it and get 108 million results. The truth is that preschool success is much more complicated than that. The good news is that preschool activities don't need to be! If you're a regular reader then you know how much we love easy and awesome ideas around here. The activities that hit the sweet spot of keeping … [Read more...]
Delivery Driver Lotto Ticket Thank You Printables
Delivery drivers are some of the real rock stars of the year! We wanted to something nice to thank all the drivers who were coming to our house this month. As we were discussing how lucky we were to have them we decided lotto tickets would be the perfect way to say thanks. We created 3 different free printable delivery driver thank you signs that you can download and print to use at your house too. Printable has been updated for 2021 when you … [Read more...]
