Many thanks to fit4Schools & WeAreTeachers for sponsoring this conversation about healthy lifestyles and FREE health activation program! All opinions are 100% my own.6 hours of sitting at a desk is too much for young kids. It is important to give children the opportunity to move and be active throughout the day. Good teachers get kids moving and incorporate healthy lifestyle choices into existing curriculum. From hands-on lessons to activity breaks between classes, there are many ways ... Read more...
9 Must Read Back to School Tips For A Busy Family
The First Day of School is just around the corner are you ready? Here are 9 must read back to school tips for your busy family. The first week of school will be a breeze with these helpful ideas for organizing your family for back to school.It's hard to believe that the summer is almost over and it's time to start getting our kids ready for school. We've been busy cherishing our summer memories but reality hit me as I walked through the Back to School Section at Target that school is ... Read more...
Making Summer Memories With Your Child This Year
Summer is a special time to spend with your child and make summer memories. They are home from school and packed full of energy. There are a few ways to look at this time with your child during the couple of months they are home and ways to connect.If you are a stay at home mom and your child or even children are off from school it means your schedule has changed quite a bit and it's time to embrace this time together. But how do you? Summer camp? Playdates? Vacation? or do you just wing ... Read more...
Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle for Kids
Create a patriotic magnetic sensory bottle and discover hands on science fun with this red, white and blue activity for the fourth of July with your child. Grab a few items from around the house to create this sensory bottle with a surprise science element.Here's how to make your own patriotic activity... Disclosure: Amazon referral links used within this post. Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle This Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle can provide your child with hours of fun and fine ... Read more...
Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles
It may be hot outside, but nothing cools kids off better than a Popsicle and a good book. These Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles is SUPER easy for kids to make and eat!This article contains affiliate links. Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles Summertime is a great time to revisit favorite books. The Cat in the Hat story lends well to anything and everything red and white stripes! Making it the perfect inspiration for these healthy summertime treats.During ... Read more...
A Virtual Field Trip to the Rainforest with Videos and Songs for Kids
Explore on a virtual field trip to the rainforest as we discover jungle animals and plants with videos and songs for kids. We'll discover the animals that live in the jungle and learn a few jungle animal facts too! Are you ready for a rainforest adventure? A Virtual Field Trip to the Rainforest Jungle One thing that can be fun to do with your child when you can't actually travel to a specific destination is to take a virtual field trip there together. Summer Vacation is the ... Read more...
Fidget Spinner Math Challenge with LEGO Bricks
My kids have been whirling their spinners non-stop the past few weeks. In between spinning, their building with their LEGO bricks. I'm smashing two of their favorites into an interactive fidget spinner math challenge with LEGO bricks. It's a fun activity to get kids to explore more about weight and measurement.This article contains affiliate links.*Keep FIDGET SPINNERS out of reach of young children. They are a spinning toy made up of a variety of materials that could include ... Read more...
Using Kiwi Crates within a Homeschool Curriculum
Disclosure: This article, Using Kiwi Crates within a Homeschool Curriculum, is sponsored by Kiwi Crate and contains affiliate links. The opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. I’m a HUGE fan of bringing more hands-on STEAM learning into our kids every day! Just last week, my kids roped the kitchen cupboard doors together and were trying to figure out how to get two to open at the same time with their new contraption. I’ll admit, my kids are naturally curious. I’m equally as ... Read more...
Play and Learn with the BEST Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids
I have an opened pack of sidewalk chalk sitting in my garage. You probably do to. Kids just gravitate towards the bright colored chalk. Sidewalk chalk is an inexpensive, readily available material for play and learning. Its colorful, fun, and invites creative thinking. Grab a few pieces, put them in a plastic bag, and tuck them in your purse for fun on-the-go learning. Try one , or all of these playful learning chalk activities for kids.Affiliate links BEST Sidewalk Chalk ... Read more...
12 Shape Books for Preschool
Teach your preschooler about shapes with these adorable picture books! Our favorite children's shape books for preschool that feature circles, squares, triangles and more as they explore the concept of shapes. Which shape book will you read first? One of the first concepts that children learn about in math are shapes. Both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional. Below we're featuring some of our favorite books that help build an understanding of shapes for your child. These books would be a ... Read more...
