What could make summer even more fun? A free 8 week science camp that you can do with your kids at home! I'm so excited to be teaming up with Erica from What Do We Do All Day? for a summer science series. Each week we will be sharing a classic science experiment that you and your kids will love. I am kicking off the series with the classic Diet Coke and Mentos science experiment! Diet Coke and Mentos Experiment 2 liter bottle of diet … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Kindergarten by Playing School
Getting ready for kindergarten is both exciting and overwhelming for kids and parents! To make the transition easier for everyone we are bringing back our Get Ready for K Through Play series. During this weekly summer series we will be sharing simple, hands on learning activities that will help your child develop the kindergarten readiness skills they need in a FUN and playful way. We’re kicking things off this week with social and emotional … [Read more...]
Five Recipes for Sensory Play
Sensory play is not just important for little ones, it's also a ton of fun! That's why I'm so excited to have Asia from Fun at Home with Kids guest posting today--she is a recipes for sensory play guru! Hi all! My name is Asia and I write over at Fun at Home with Kids. I am so thrilled to be guest posting for Megan! Not only is she a lovely friend, but her site is such a great source of fun and easy play ideas. In that spirit, I'd love to … [Read more...]
Sidewalk Chalk Paint Tape Resist Art
If you are a regular reader then you know that we love to play and learn with sidewalk chalk. The kids spend love to paint with sidewalk chalk in the shade on lazy summer afternoons and this week we tried something brand new--sidewalk chalk paint tape resist art! It is a super simple activity that turned out to be so cool! You really only need a couple things for this activity which makes it perfect for a busy day. How to Make Sidewalk Chalk … [Read more...]
Sun Melted Crayon Art {Inspired by 101 Kids Activities}
Summer is here! The kids are done with school and we are ready for some lazier days and playing out in the sunshine. Holly Homer and Rachel Miller from Kids Activities Blog sent us their new book, 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!, (affiliate link) and we have been having so much fun trying out their activities! One of our favorites so far has been their Solar Oven Crayon Art! Sun Melted Crayon Art: old broken crayons … [Read more...]
Number Splash Number Identification Activity
Identifying the numbers from 11-20 can be tricky for kids--especially when they are not on a calendar or number line. We got out some water balloons and played Number Splash to make the practice more active and fun! Number Identification Game: sidewalk chalk water balloons kids who are ready for some math fun! Before I called my preschooler out to play I drew ten circles with chalk on the driveway. I wrote the numbers in the circles … [Read more...]
Preschool Science and Art Activity
Turn your kids into Mad Scientists! This preschool science and art activity is a favorite with all of my kids. You use colorful vinegar and baking soda to create bubbling masterpieces. Preschool Science and Art vinegar baking soda dishes with sides liquid watercolors or food coloring* pipettes or syringes We usually use liquid watercolors because they are both washable and vibrant which are two things I like in a preschool … [Read more...]
Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids
Cool science experiments for kids don't have to be complicated--there are so many fun ones you can do with the items in your kitchen. Kitchen science experiments may be easy to set up, but they are also jam-packed full of learning. Try one today! Kids Science Experiments Go through your cupboards to test what will dissolve. Blow up a balloon with chemistry using ingredients in your pantry. Make a rubber egg with vinegar. Learn about … [Read more...]
