After a LOT of rain and warm weather it is finally starting to feel like winter outside. The cold temperatures are still keeping the kids and I in the house. So since we must stay in to stay dry or stay in to stay warm doesn't mean we cannot still have fun. Pulling out some craft supplies and creating cute winter crafts is what we have been doing to help pass the time during these days. The kids and I can still have fun and it helps keep us from … [Read more...]
Homemade Valentine for Kids: Play Dough Snowman
My kids love to make homemade valentines to for their classes each year. The key for us to to keep the valentines simple enough that they don't want to stop before they have enough for all of their friends. One super easy idea is to use our white play dough recipe to make homemade snowman valentines! DIY Play Dough Valentine: DIY snowman valentines are so easy and there is really no wrong way to do it! Basically you … [Read more...]
7 Resolutions Your Family Needs To Make This Year
Why make family resolutions? Life is busy and resolutions are notoriously broken before the end of January. So why even bother? It's about being more intentional. We all need to regroup and focus on our priorities as parents from time to time. It's easy to get wrapped up in your to do list and have the day pass by in a blur. Taking the time to intentionally set family goals and resolutions can help make sure your days include the activities and … [Read more...]
What are Brain Breaks?
Once you discover the joys of brain breaks you'll be shocked at how well they work to help kids focus. It's amazing how something so simple works so well. I first heard about brain breaks as an education major in college and immediately started using them myself when I was studying or working on a big project and was hooked. I used them in my classroom when I was teaching and find them to be extremely helpful at home with my own kids. They are a … [Read more...]
Christmas Printables for Kids: Presents
Kids love Christmas presents. In fact if you ask your kids what is their favorite part of Christmas I'm sure they'll say presents 99% of time. So why not have them learn with these fun Christmas printables for kids as they have lots of presents in them? Learning is always more successful when kids are motivated and your kids will love these present-themed Christmas printables! (affiliate links included below) Christmas Printables for Kids: … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Decorating Felt Busy Bag
My kids love to decorate and redecorate the Christmas tree. They get to have a tree in their rooms each year to display their homemade ornaments and are constantly moving things around. Something about the power to actually touch and play with the tree is just intoxicating. I decided to build on this enthusiasm and make a Christmas tree felt busy bag that they could decorate (and redecorate) as much as they wanted. It has proved to be a great … [Read more...]
Turkey Feather Ten Frames
Practice math with a turkey theme using these Turkey Ten Frame Feathers! My kids loved this hole punch craft and I loved that they were working on math and fine motor skills! Turkey Ten Frames Math Activity for Kids Playful math makes learning more fun! These turkey feather ten frames were certainly fun to make. My kids loved using real leaves in a ten frame activity, so these feathers were the perfect follow-up craft. This is … [Read more...]
Super Cute Granola Gorilla Snack for Kids
"We need to make these granola gorillas RIGHT NOW!" To say that my kids were excited about the new book Wild Eats and Adorable Treats by Jill Mills is an understatement. A big understatement. They filled the book with post-its marking off all of the recipes they wanted to make, but all agreed the granola gorillas were too cute not to make first! Affiliate links included below. Making fun snacks and meals is a great way to connect with your … [Read more...]
