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We live in a house in the city, so it’s big enough but not huge. That’s one of the reasons I like to try to find ways to make play things for the kids that are non-permanent. This inspired me to share a tutorial for how to make non-permanent, removable LEGO Walls. I love non-permanent…
It’s so important to teach kids about fire safety, but in the past I’ve had a hard time thinking of any ideas. After a bit of thought, I came up with some engaging fire safety activities to do with kids. Here are three easy ideas for addressing fire safety for kids. I’ve included affiliate links for your convenience,…
Today we are sharing lots of fun ways to earn your Daisy Girl Scout Clover Petal, and ways to use resources wisely. We have ideas for crafts, activities, books and more. This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. Our Clover Petal meeting was upon us….
These 7 simple, easy-prep fall fine motor activities are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers kindergartners and beyond. Fall themed activities are popular at home as well as in the classroom, and these work in both places. We will touch on cutting skills, use those hands for paper punches and paste too. Affiliate links for easy supply…
Learning to use scissors is an important skill for preschoolers to work on but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Cutting Activities for Preschoolers can range from simply snipping a blank piece of paper, to finding unique materials to cut or creating really cool crafts! We started working on scissor cutting with my preschooler…
Today I am sharing 50 Must-Make, Super Cool DIY Fine Motor Skills Toys. These include homemade toys for toddlers, preschoolers and school aged kids. Make them as a gift or make them together to give your child the gift of MAKING their own toys! How cool is THAT!? Affiliate links are used in this post….
Welcome back to another week of Fine Motor Fridays! This week I’ve got some fun Christmas Activities for Kids! These ones all use jingle bells, which we found to be a very fun material to play with this time of year! (Note: Affiliate links are used in this post for your convenience.) We have been playing…
Today we had the great joy of reading a New Mo Willems Book called I Lost My Tooth!, which kicks off Mo’s new series, Unlimited Squirrels. In partnership with Disney Book Group, below we are sharing our review of the book and a super fun Mo Willems Book Activity to go with it. We started a “2…
With Back to School season looming, I am trying to get a jump start on school year organization. I’m pulling together a collection of Lunchbox Notes for girls so I am all set for my daughter. This post contains affiliate links. My daughter is seven years old and I’ve found that lunch box notes covers…
Summer break started here this week, and one thing we always look forward to is joining our local summer reading programs, but there are SO many options out there! Today I’ll share some of our favorite places to find 2018 Summer Reading Programs. We are super lucky to have an active, busy local library, which…
Inside: Find 13 Baby Safe, Toddler Safe Homemade Edible Paint Recipes to make for your kids. Totally taste-safe way to make some art and have some fun! These DIY paint recipes are aimed at younger kids since they are taste-safe but bugger kids would have just as much fun with them! Affiliate links are used…
Today I was researching Easter Basket Ideas for my kids and thought I would put together a list to share of Easter Basket Gifts that promote fine motor skills. Each of these ideas are first and foremost FUN, but why not encourage fine motor practice while you’re at it?! They pair great with many of…
Magnets are super cool and super educational, so they make perfect tools for kids activities. Today I am sharing a collection of magnet wand activities for exploring magnets for kids. I’ve added affiliate links to this post. We love playing with magnets at our house- in fact my parents always let me play with magnets as…
Inside: Get ideas to use up those Girl Scout Cookies with 15+ EPIC Girl Scout Cookie Recipes! This is our second year of selling Girl Scout cookies and truth be told- I still have a couple leftover boxes left from last year. (GASP!) I thought this year it would be super fun to highlight the…
Happy Summer! Has your family been doing any traveling this summer? If so, you’re going to love this list of fun games to play in the car! These games reinforce facts my children have already learned, and in a fun way that helps keep them distracted during a long car ride. Even though it’s summer…
You don’t often think of school readiness and summer at the same time but I say summer time is the perfect opportunity to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten! There is less pressure and fewer rushed routines over the summer plus you can advantage of the great summer weather to learn in a playful way! Every kid…
Today I am sharing ways to encourage your kids to be budding authors, or rather how to raise budding authors. Affiliate links are shared in this post. My 6 1/2 year old is a gentle, sweet, creative soul. She loves crafts, art, and anything DIY. My 4 1/2 year old son is a busy builder….
Today I am sharing a preview activity from my book The Unofficial Guide to Learning with LEGO®. These three LEGO Reading Aids are simple tools to use LEGO® to engage readers of any skill level, from emerging to eager. These LEGO Reading Aids are totally quick and easy to put together. You could surprise your LEGO®…
Today I am sharing how to use a super simple Dollar Store Hack to make an awesome Sing Movie Activity for Kids. Introducing the DIY Moon Theatre Stage! I’m popping in a few affiliate links for easy shopping. We went to see the Sing Movie over the holidays and everyone in the family loved it….
Do you love scanning Pinterest for gorgeous ideas for your kids and home, like me? Then I know you’ve seen tons of beautiful toys, play furniture and learning tools that look amazing – if only you had the resources! These DIY Kid Hacks are life hacks specifically for kids’ play ideas. Maybe you don’t have the room…
