Even though we've never done one before we've decided to make a bucket list for the summer! Usually we like things to be low key and laid back in the summertime, but then we came up with the idea of old school activities for children! You know what I mean--all of the fun summertime activities that we used to do when we were younger. We decided to come up with an old school summer bucket list! Some of the activities on … [Read more...]
How to Make Peanut Butter Play Dough
We love homemade play dough recipes! Homemade play dough is a lot less work to make than you would think, lasts a really long time, and can be customized to fit your kids' needs and preferences. For example, if you have a toddler you may have asked yourself, "How can I make play dough that is safe for kids to eat?" As long as your child has no allergy to peanut butter recipes then peanut butter play dough would be a great choice! Edible Peanut … [Read more...]
Art Activity for Children: Frog Foot Prints
Learning all about frogs has been so much fun! My kids have been totally intrigued by the frog life cycle and have spent a lot of time reading different frog facts. One day while they were looking at the differences between frog feet we decided to turn it into an art project, so we made big frog foot prints! And it has turned out to be one of our favorite big art activities for children! The kids each looked at photos of frogs in our frog … [Read more...]
Screen Free Week Activities: Busy Bags!
Are you looking for some fun Screen Free Week activities to do with your kids next week? Then you've come to the right place! A bunch of kid bloggers have gotten together for a Screen Free Activities and Resources Blog Hop. If you are used to letting your kids watch a TV show here and there for some downtime then the thought of going screen free for a whole week might seem a little intimidating. None of us can be "on" all day long! Busy … [Read more...]
Kids Craft Acts of Kindness for the Earth
In honor of Earth Day, on this week's Acts of Kindness for Kids series we shared kids craft and project ideas that double as act of kindness for the Earth! This week's guests were +Carolyn Elbert from The Pleasantest Thing, +Erica Momandkiddo from What Do We Do All Day? and +Jackie Higgins from Ready-Set-Read. I loved their kids crafts so much we already have plans to make them all this weekend. Check it out! For more information on the Earth … [Read more...]
Easy Kids Craft: Upcycled Pencil Holder
Looking for an easy craft for kids this Earth Day? Then try this upcycled pencil holder made from supplies you can find in your recycling bin! How to Make an Upcycled Pencil Holder: 1. Look through your recycling bin or craft stash for a plastic or glass jar and a newspaper, magazine, or catalog. 2. Cut the catalog into small pieces. 3. Apply the paper pieces to the jar with watered down glue and a paint brush. Brush a layer on the jar, … [Read more...]
How to Host a Busy Bag Swap
Busy bags are awesome! They can be used to help kids practice new skills, follow directions, and learn to work independently. Busy bags also give moms a chance to step back and not be the main source of stimulation, which is important for both moms and kids. So, what's the downside? They can be time consuming to put together and for moms and teachers time is something we never have enough of. That's why a bunch of mom friends and I have … [Read more...]
Egg Shakers and Song for Preschoolers
My kids LOVE playing with egg shakers! They're so much fun, easy to make, and (surprisingly) last for a long time. I was just making a bunch for my son's preschool class and realized that not everyone has made them before! So here's a quick "how to" along with our favorite preschool song to shake to... Affiliate links included below How to Make Egg Shakers: Put a scoop of rice, pebbles, granola, etc in the bottom of a plastic egg Line … [Read more...]
