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 links Easy Father's Day Craft for Kids to Make Supplies Needed Paint Construction Paper Printed DAD Shape of Dad and Child(ren) ... Read more...
12 Questions Parents Need to Ask Their Child’s Summer Camp Program
This post is sponsored by The Monique Burr Foundation for Children. All opinions expressed are my own. Let’s #ChangeTheConversation. It’s summertime, and our kids are going to be home from school. Are you signed up for any special summer programs or summer camps? Chances are your child will be around new friends and new adults as they create summer memories. Have you done your safety check for child safety? Child Safety at Summer Camp Being around a new environment makes you anxious as ... 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...
15 Pool Noodle Learning Activities for Kids
Pool noodles are great for summer play and learning. They are inexpensive, versatile, lightweight and bright colored, making them the perfect craft supply and learning manipulative for kids activities. Explore these creative pool noodle learning activities to discover how many hands on activities you can create with pool noodles this summer! Which pool noodle games will you try first? Here are 15 of our favorite pool noodle learning activities for kids! All activities and images have ... Read more...
What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school?
Another school year has gone. Do you give a last day of school gift? Teachers and parents are looking for little ways to celebrate the ending of the school year. It is an accomplishment, an end, and a beginning to summer fun. What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school that is…. Cheap – Easy – Meaningful That’s a hard combination. As a teacher, I usually give my students a little gift on the last day of school. With 26 students, I didn’t want to spend a lot of ... Read more...
Class Project for End of School Year
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of the school year with your child's class? This ice cream themed class project for end of year is sure to be a big hit! So easy to make and a fun keepsake to take home and celebrate their friends at school. We are sharing a fun way to remember your child's classmates and make your end of the school year ice cream party extra special. Ice Cream Themed Class Project for End Of Year Let's have fun with your class and ... 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 sight word game with ... Read more...
How to End Bullying? Let’s #ChangetheConversation
This post is sponsored by The Monique Burr Foundation for Children. All opinions expressed are my own. Let’s #ChangeTheConversation. HOW TO END BULLYING? LET’S #CHANGETHECONVERSATION As a parent and a former classroom teacher, I know we all want to end bullying. Unfortunately I’m hearing about it more. And sadly, bullying feels likes it’s changed from when we were kids too, to some pretty serious levels. Are we actually “doing” something about it? We need change, real change. Because ... Read more...
75 Easy Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches Your Family Will Love
Make your week days flow easier with these prep-ahead breakfasts and lunches from a busy mom of 3! From storage to reheating Alea shares with you and me her meal prep tips for how to get ready for a healthy start to your day with ready to go meals. Are you ready to get organized with your meal planning to kick off each day? Disclosure: This post contains amazon affiliate links, all opinions expressed are my own. Today is the big day, this new delicious cookbook is now available at all ... Read more...
Host an Ocean Themed Playdate
Host an Ocean Themed Playdate for your kids and their friends. Choose a location such as your living room, backyard, park or even a rented space in your library. Pick a time of day and invite your friends. Prepare the activities ahead of time and set in different areas of the room. When the children come - play, learn, craft, and connect! Affiliate links to products Ocean Themed Playdate for Kids We're sharing 4 simple ideas that you can do at your next playdate. Fun and easy hands ... Read more...
