I was recently asked where I find the resources that I use to teach our children Russian. This is an excellent question and although I will tell you where to find resources to teach Russian as a second language, you can use these same ideas to find the language your family is learning! How to Find Second Language Resources for your Child In-laws and Friends The first place I always start is by asking anyone who lives in Russia to send or bring us learning materials. The things I ... Read more...
Toy Organization at Our House
Discover practical and playful tips for organizing toys at home! This guide offers real-life strategies from a mom and educator to create an inviting, clutter-free learning space for kids, perfect for hands-on exploration and early education. Toy Organization in the Playroom I like to think of my dining room, aka playroom, as our classroom. I think about the things that I want my tot to interact with and learn about during his day and make sure that he has the space to do these things. ... Read more...
It’s Not Just A Diaper Change
Sometimes changing a diaper can mean a lot more to your baby than you think. Here are some helpful tips for bonding with your child during a diaper change. How many times do you change a diaper in your child's day? I know I've stopped counting by this point with my daughter. But here's a secret, don't tell my husband, or else it's my job forever, but I enjoy the time it takes to change my children's diapers. I know it sounds funny but it's true and I hope ... Read more...
DIY Bilingual Family Book for Kids
"Discover how to create a personalized bilingual family book inspired by 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear' to help your child learn family member names in Hindi. A fun and educational DIY activity for language development. Since it was Valentine's Day last week we worked on making cards for our Family members. To encourage my Bilingual Babies to use Hindi. I had my daughter create her cards with the family members' names in Hindi. As a fun activity, we created our own spin of a Family Book based ... Read more...
Making an Indoor Garden with Kids
Discover fun and educational indoor gardening activities for kids! Learn how to grow plants indoors, foster responsibility, and explore nature right from your home with easy gardening tips. Are you not quite ready for outdoor gardening to start? Still cold and snowing outside? Start indoors with Bulbs. Here's a great way to teach your children about gardening Indoors. Making Indoor Garden with Kids We had fun watching and journaling about our Paperwhite that has grown ... Read more...
Ideas for Creating and Storing Toy Stations
When I made the decision to stay home with my children it was a big step from teaching in the classroom with many children to just one. I couldn't help but think how am I going to keep my baby entertained and engaged during the day just by myself. I think one of the biggest tips I can give you as a Mom and as a teacher is to set up stations. It's really helpful to create toy stations around the house for your baby and toddler to explore during playtime. This ... Read more...
Top Ten Reasons I Love Sharing Valentine’s Day with my Children
A little confession... I really enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day with my kids. Here are my TOP 10 Reasons why... the answers may surprise you. Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Sharing Valentine’s Day with My Children 1. Helping them find cards to make for their friends and watching them write their names Friendship is a Gift 2. Watching their giggles and they read aloud their Valentines and enjoying their treats. Laughter is a Gift 3. The shine in their eyes of love as they open ... Read more...
We know that you LOVE BOOKS
Love Books Activity and Book Swap We know that you love books! And since we are on the eve of a holiday that allows us to celebrate our love for our friends and family in our lives, why not share your love of books with the little people that live with you =) (Yes, your kids!) The LOVE BOOKS Activity Swap through snail mail has completed. This awesome group of moms has designed, delivered, opened, and created with their children! Our kids have LOVED getting "real" mail and have ... Read more...
Color Word Activities with Hearts
We're learning color words with a heart theme! Here are several activities that will encourage your child to learn how to spell color words, even in a new language. A fun activity for Valentine's Day or anything time of year. During the week we worked on our Paper Bag Book About Colors which inspired several Heart Activities for Valentine's Day. There are many activities that incorporate color which made it easy to sort the colors onto each page of the color ... Read more...
Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire Book and Activity!
Discover fun, educational activities inspired by Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire! Encourage your child's love of nature and exploration with these creative ideas. My kids were over the moon excited to see this huge box in the mail waiting for them to open! As part of the "Love Books," activity and book swap, Critters and Crayons send a Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire Book and Activity package for my 2 kiddos! WHAT FUN! Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire Book and ... Read more...
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