We love doing acts of kindness! I think small, simple, everyday acts can make a big difference and get kids into the habit of being kind. Last week we got a little crafty and made kindness stones to leave as an act of kindness for others in our community! Kindness Stones Craft: rocks permanent markers a good place to make someone's day The kids created little stones to leave for a stranger to find at the park or on a walking path. … [Read more...]
Candy Corn Science Experiments
Halloween is the perfect time for some candy science experiments! And what better candy to experiment on than candy corn--it's everywhere in October! We conducted three candy corn science experiments using things we already had in the kitchen. Candy Corn Science Experiments bag of candy corn 3 jars or glasses water microwave freezer CANDY CORN SCIENCE LAB printable Download your free printable … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Math {Writing and Representing Numbers 0-20}
Make learning fun with these Kindergarten math games and activities for learning to write and represent the value of number 0-20. Playing with math concepts and using hands-on games is a great way for kids to internalize math concepts! The Importance Of Hands-On Kindergarten Math at HOME! Close your eyes and see if you can imagine a classroom full of energetic 5 year olds (26 of them to be exact) with one awesome teacher who has passed out … [Read more...]
Apple Bowling Math Counting Game
Apple bowling! Have you done it before? We do pumpkin bowling every year, but this was our first time bowling with apples. We went away last weekend and when we came home 2 of our apples had started to spoil so instead of throwing them away we decided to practice "counting on" with them instead! "Counting on" is a a pre-addition skill. Once you can count you learn to "count on" starting at a number other than one. Keeping score while bowling … [Read more...]
Bath Time Sight Words
School is already back in session. Summer just seemed to fly by, didn't it? Once school starts you have limited time with your children. By the time they get home from school you only have a few hours which are usually spent helping with homework, making & eating dinner and getting things ready for the following day. Here's a fun activity you can have for bath time to practice sight words (or anything else your child is learning) so that you … [Read more...]
Soup Kitchen Pretend Play
As a mom I want to teach my children that it is important to give to others. I try to get them involved in simple service acts and acts of kindness to teach them early there are a lot of ways to give. You can donate food or just make a card and give it to a loved one. No matter how big or small that one kind act is, it impacts the life of another. Soup Kitchen Pretend Play is a great way to let the kids practice giving and have fun too. One … [Read more...]
Teach Kids to Pack Healthy School Lunches
This school year my kids are packing their own healthy school lunches! It gives them a chance to learn about making good food choices and choosing the food themselves makes it much more likely that they will eat it. That's why we were so excited to partner will Horizon Organics to create a free printable lunch box checklist! Teach Kids to Pack Healthy School Lunches Before you can turn lunch packing over to your kids you need to give them some … [Read more...]
Healthy After School Snacks
Do your kids come home from school ready for a snack? Mine sure do! After a busy day their little bodies need to re-energize before heading outside to play or starting homework. Here are some of our favorite healthy after school snacks and drinks that keep kids happy and fueled until dinner! Healthy After School Snacks: Ants on a log. Spread peanut butter or cream cheese on celery sticks and top with raisins. Kids love to help put it … [Read more...]