We have a preschool name writing activity that really pops! In fact some might say it's a popping good time...and very popular with the kids... Okay, enough with the puns, onto the fun! There is nothing more empowering as a young learner than learning your own name. It's one of the first words preschool kids learn to both recognize and write for good reason--it's both motivating and meaningful! But that doesn't mean it's easy. Kids have to put … [Read more...]
Rainbow Rice Sensory Play Activity
Sensory play is so much fun and a great hands on activity for the kids. My kids love trying different sensory activities--especially rainbow rice sensory play. I had some left over rainbow rice and white play dough I had made the kids that I had forgotten about them until I decided to clean out one of my craft/play supply closets. Putting the two sensory materials together sounded like fun. My kids love sensory rice and playdough so the two of … [Read more...]
Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool
There's lots of simple learning to be had with this printable dinosaur pack for preschool (and kids in kindergarten)! I can't remember a time when dinosaurs or dinosaurs fossils would not be popular with kids, I mean they were a huge hit when I was growing up and they seem to be even more popular (and awesome) today! Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool This pack is great for rainy days when you can't go out and play and you want your kids … [Read more...]
50+ Ways to Play Learn & Craft with Plastic Eggs
Plastic Easter eggs can be used for more than just hiding on Easter morning. We found more than 50 fun ways to play, learn and craft with plastic eggs! I'm sure you don't have the time try to all of these so I broke the activities into sections so you could quickly find an idea that will work for you! Egg Reading Activities Word Chunk Egg Spinners from Coffee Cups and Crayons Making Words Egg Hunt from Hands on : as we grow Make Your Name … [Read more...]
Simple Rainbow Sensory Bottle for Kids
So you want to drink your coffee? Before it gets cold? Ha! Your kiddos have other plans. That's why you need a rainbow sensory bottle. Make it in minutes and watch as the kids are occupied long enough for you to drink a cup of coffee! Rainbow Sensory Bottle A sensory bottle, or discovery bottle, is a plastic bottle filled with materials that will engage kids' senses. Which in turn stimulates their brain and gets them thinking! This rainbow … [Read more...]
Love Bug Footprint Puppet Craft
I can not resist making footprint keepsake art with my kids. Those sweet little feet will not stay like that for long. So while they are little and enjoy crafting with mom we will make as many footprint and handprint keepsakes as we can. With Valentine's Day coming up we made a love bug footprint puppet craft. The kids and I just love how cute they turned out! Love Bug Footprint Puppet Craft Footprint Craft Supplies: pink and purple … [Read more...]
Be a Financial Role Model for Your Kids
Money matters can be stressful, especially for parents. Many feel so overwhelmed by finances that they can't take a step forward to fix it. No one wants their kids to go through this same kind of stress so it's important to be a financial role model. Luckily, with support, taking steps toward financial freedom is easier than ever. We just need to start thinking about money differently. We've partnered with SunTrust to help parents get the … [Read more...]
Love Boat Valentine Card Holder Craft
Valentine's Day is such a fun time to craft with kids! They can make homemade cards and presents for friends and family and create their own valentine card holder to store all of the cards they receive. All three of my kids need to make a valentine mailbox for school so we have been busy creating this weekend. My daughter decided she wanted to make a love boat valentine box this year! Valentine Card Holder empty tissue or shoe … [Read more...]
