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...]
Learning Shapes Printable Pack for Preschoolers
Playing with shapes again and again is how preschoolers learn identify and create them. This free learning shapes printable pack is jam packed (pun intended) full of ways for kids to play and learn with shapes. You can use the pages to play with shapes, create a quiet book, make a hands on busy bag, and even move and learn with gross motor games! Who knew one free printable pack could be so much fun? This 14 page printable pack includes … [Read more...]
ABC Fine Motor Preschool Busy Bag
Busy bags are a great way to keep little ones actively engaged on the go or at home. We've been getting them out a lot lately for my preschooler to do while the big kids are doing their homework and it's been working out really well. This ABC and fine motor busy bag is easy to put together and perfect for preschoolers who are learning their letters! Grab your supplies and you'll have this preschool busy bag prepped in just minutes. Don't … [Read more...]
Kids Love This Crazy Cool Milk Rainbow Science Experiment
Who doesn't love the colors of the rainbow? But when you can combine those colors and create something full of science and learning? It's a total win for all involved! No matter whether it's a rainy day or you're just looking for something fun and engaging for your child to do, this milk rainbow science experiment is going to be an absolute blast. And the best part? It's one STEM activity that is so simple to make and create! Bring … [Read more...]
