Saving seeds is an essential part of keeping our plants diverse. Organizations may follow strict guidelines to keep varieties of plants separate from each other. We are pretty casual in our saving seeds.Teaching Kids About Saving SeedsWe want our kids to knowThere is just something extra special about teaching children to grow something from their own seed. How powerful can one seed truly be? Well, in our case, one seed grew this GIANT sunflower which we all enjoyed.Then it turned brown, ... Read more...
Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers
Apple can be a fun way to welcome the Fall with your Toddler! Here are a few Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers to help promote fine motor skills, sorting skills, literacy skills and creativity with your toddler.Apple Learning Activities for ToddlersDeveloping Fine Motor Skills: This week, I pasted an apple on a shoe box and punched some holes in the top for noodles to fit through. (top right picture) Who knew something so simple and inexpensive could be so entertaining!!!Transferring and ... Read more...
Learning Apple Sight Word Game for Kindergarten
Help make learning sight words fun with this interactive Apple Sight Word Game!Sight Words in KindergartenSight words are the words most commonly used in written text. Oftentimes, these words can not be sounded out, rather need to be memorized. Teaching your child the top sight words will help them to become a stronger reader with fluency. They should be able to read these words quickly, without needing to stop and sound them out. Affiliate links to products.Apple Sight Words Game, A ... Read more...
Hanging Photo Frame
This simple DIY Hanging Photo Frame makes a thoughtful gift for occasions like Grandparents Day or birthdays, using personal photos and creative decorations. In this project my daughter and I work together to craft a special, handmade keepsake to surprise her grandparents. You can create this Hanging Photo Frame for any occasion Grandparents Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays or just a simple thinking of you gift to send in the mail to loved ones. Hanging Photo FrameHere are the supplies ... Read more...
Handprint Card for Grandparents Day
Create an adorable handprint card for Grandparents Day! Using your child's handprint you can send "blowing kisses" for someone special in your child's life. Create a Handprint Card for any occasion! We created ours for Grandparents Day but you could easily make it with your child for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Birthday and just to say I Love You from a distance by "Blowing Kisses" through the mail.Handprint Card for Grandparents DayHere’s a cute handprint activity to do with your littlest ... Read more...
How to Host a Bug Playdate
If your kids are fascinated about bugs like mine are - then it's time to host a How to Host a Bug Playdate! How to Host a Bug PlaydateWe went to an awesome "Tot School" play date all about bugs. The mom had different stations for the toddlers to rotate through all about bugs! The cupboards had posters of all different bugs and bug facts.We have been practicing bug names with Nicholas, so he was able to identify most of them in English and Russian.How to Host a Bug Playdate: Learning StationsThe ... Read more...
Time to Shop for School Supplies for home
If you didn't grab supplies during the summer sales then now is the time to shop for school supplies, a few weeks after school starts. The stores are starting to make room for Halloween stuff, I know hard to believe it's already here. My favorite spot, Target, has just marked down a large portion of their supplies 50% off and I'm sure they will go to 75% soon if there are any left. I'm sure other products will be added soon.If you haven't made a Teacher Supply Box like I posted ... Read more...
Sewing with young kids
Love to sew? Let your little ones join in. Sewing with young kids is a challenge, but there are plenty of tasks for the youngest of helpers to do.Tips for Sewing with Young Kids I love to sew! Forget Naptime crafts...sewing, baking, and gardening are all a close tie for my all time favorite activities to do with kids. They learn SO much by measuring, pinning, and choosing fabrics with me. We have LOTS of friends having babies this and next month, so we are busy making gifties like these! I like ... Read more...
Welcome Banner for Grandparents
Using stamps, markers and a little creativity you can create this easy kid made welcome sign. A fun way to welcome grandparents for their next visit from your child. We are so lucky to have family that lives in India. My 5 year old daughter was so excited about her grandparents’ arrival this summer. To accommodate them, we had to move things around and change our house a bit due to our little one’s arrival.Here are some helpful tips for surviving in-law visits. To help ease any anxieties about ... Read more...
EASY DIY Wall Art for Kids Inspired by Books
When kids see their work hung on the walls of their rooms, it gives them a sense of pride and ownership over the space. Here are some simply DIY Wall Art for Kids inspired by books that you can make with your family.Affiliate links to books.DIY Wall Art for Kids to Make and DisplayHere are a few ideas of kid-made art projects to hang on the wall.MAKE: Bring the natural world indoors with this rustic kid-made wall art from PLAYtivities. This DIY wall art project for kids is simple, ... Read more...
