Here's some of my favorite shark activities, shark books and shark videos just for kids for Shark week. These are fun and easy shark themed activities your child will love. Plus one very special opportunity that will be perfect for summer shark art fun with your family.Shark Activities for Kids This week is the perfect time to get together with a few friends and do a shark themed playdate! I've put together a list of 20+ Shark themed ideas what each of your friends can choose from to bring ... Read more...
SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Hunting for Sharks Teeth
Sharks are amazing and mysterious creatures. Learning about them brings a little math, science, literature and more into your learning day. Here are some SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids that you can do at home or in a classroom.Affiliate links to products SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Shark Week Book Basket: Fill your book baskets with a combination of fiction and non-fiction books about sharks for SHARK WEEK!Clark the Shark Lost and Found (or any of the other ... Read more...
Kids Writing Game with Sand and Seashells
Summer time is a perfect time to make a game using outdoor items. This kids writing game with sand and seashells is sure to be a big hit and keep your child learning all summer long. Here's how to play. This post contains affiliate links In our book 100 FUN & EASY LEARNING GAMES FOR KIDS we wanted to create games using items that kids are naturally drawn to. Sand and seashells are one of my kids favorite things to explore when they are outside. We even made a ... 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...
Drip, Drip, Drop | Outdoor Water Game for Kids
When the weather gets hot, we head outside to play. Most of the time, our play includes WATER! Learn how to play this outdoor water game with kids for tons of our fun.This gross motor game is a spin off the classic Duck, Duck, Grey Duck (or Goose!), but with a cup of water. I can't take credit for creating the game as it was shared with me by a fellow camp counselor 20 years ago! It was a summer camp hit then and still is today.Grab a bucket of water and a cup and try it ... Read more...
15 Easy 4th of July Treats for Kids
The 4th of July is such a fun time to gather with friends and family to celebrate America! One of my favorites is to make patriotic red, white and blue treats with the kids! Here are 15 easy 4th of July Treats for kids. These patriotic treats are so easy even the kids can make!This post contains affiliate links to Amazon products. 15 Easy 4th of July Treats for Kids Looking for a few Cute American Flag Food ideas for your 4th of July party? I've been pinning quite a few 4th of July ... 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 motor ... Read more...
Edible Flag and Crafts for the 4th of July
Here's a quick and easy patriotic snack for the 4th of July! Grab some strawberries, blueberries, icing and graham crackers and make your own flag! Let the kids do all the work and have tons of fun!Perfect for a 4th of July Playdate or party with friends!Make Your Own Edible Flag This is one 4th of July snack that the kids can make on their own with just a few ingredients. IngredientsStrawberries Blueberries Frosting or Cool whip Graham crackers Directions: Assemble ... Read more...
Make a Pool Noodle Alphabet Basket for Learning Letters
Who knew so much learning could happen with just ONE pool noodle? That's right, we made this interactive pool noodle alphabet basket using just one orange pool noodle. (you could of course, use another color as well). The perfect start to many pool noodle games for kids.There has been so much letter naming and sounds going on. Of course, my littles decided to play alphabet basketball right away. There are endless learning possibilities with this letter basket. Make one for ... Read more...
Easy Father’s Day Craft
Looking for a quick and easy craft for Father's Day? Why not make a special Painted DAD craft ! Trust me this is a very easy Father's Day craft your kids will want to share with DAD. Here's what happened when I had both my 2 year old and my 6 year old created their very own artwork for their Daddy.*This post contains affiliate linksEasy Father's Day Craft for Kids to Make Supplies NeededPaint Construction Paper Printed DAD Shape of Dad and Child(ren) ... Read more...
