Rain while on vacation? Bummer. Rain on a vacation you spent months and months planning for? A major disappointment if you're not expecting it. Here in FL late afternoon showers are kind of our thing. Residents love cooling off each afternoon and are used to it, but visitors are sometimes surprised by how often it can rain. And are not exactly thrilled when they want to be making memories at an amusement park! Last month we visited Universal Orlando … [Read more...]
Leaf Chalk Art
Who doesn't love beautiful fall leaves? I know I do. Here in FL our leaves don't change color in the fall so we made leaf chalk art instead. This is a fun one to do even if you do live somewhere the leaves change colors--bring some inside for a simple art project! Affiliate links included below. Leaf Chalk Art leaves chalk markers clear tape if you want to tape them to your windows like we do! Begin by collecting leaves from outside. … [Read more...]
Sparkle Slime Recipe for Kids
Have you made slime yet? It's a science experiment and sensory activity rolled into one! My kids love to help make it and I find that it's the perfect activity for after school or quiet time. This sparkle slime recipe glitters and shines so is fun addition to pretend play or small worlds. Affiliate links included below. Sensory activities or sensory play are just things that stimulate all of the senses and help kids' brains learn about their … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pudding Play Dough Recipe
This chocolate pudding play dough smells delicious and is a lot of fun to play with! To be honest though, it was something of an accident. We were trying to create a Fudgesicle-type dough similar to our Orange Creamsicle Dough, and while this one was more creamy than fudgey, it is one we can't wait to make again! Chocolate Pudding Play Dough 2 cups of cornstarch 1 box of chocolate pudding mix 3/4 cup of vanilla hair conditioner squirt … [Read more...]
Printable Lunch Box Tags
Back to school time means it's time to start thinking about packing school lunches. Last year we taught our kids how to pack their own school lunches and it worked really well. This year I wanted to get them excited about school lunches again so came up with these cute printable lunch box tags for their lunchboxes. I'm excited to partner with Horizon Organic to share these free printable lunch box tags with you! Affiliate links are included … [Read more...]
Sunflower Craft
Sunflowers are such pretty flowers! They are so big, bright, and sure to bring a smile. This sunflower craft is perfect for this time of year. If you've grown a few sunflower seeds in your yard, they are super tall and probably starting to topple over by now. Kids will love to stamp this sunflower and create their own! Sunflower Craft for Kids We started with a paper tube, yellow paint, and a paintbrush. Snip the ends of the paper … [Read more...]
Watermelon Paper Plate Craft
There is something about paper plate crafts that always makes me smile. And this simple watermelon paper plate craft is no exception! Make one with your kids this summer--it's lots of fun and easy enough for all ages to make! Watermelon Paper Plate Craft white paper plate pink and green paint (crayons would work too) black pom poms, buttons, etc glue Start by painting the plate pink and then adding a green trim. You can use any … [Read more...]
Luau Craft: Hula Monkey Puppet
At the end of every school year the classes at our preschool celebrate with a luau party! The kids make leis and grass skirts and have a lot of fun. There aren't a ton of luau crafts out there so I though I'd share this cute Hula Monkey Puppet that my friend came up with for the kids to make! Hula Monkey Puppet Supplies: paper bag foam flower stickers tissue paper big googly eyes card stock (whatever colors you want your monkey to … [Read more...]
