A beach day doesn't mean your little one isn't learning. We LOVE having Tot School At the Beach. It's the perfect place to play and learn about the natural world. Tot School At the Beach Activity Ideas If you have ever traveled with an opinionated toddler - you would know that keeping your home routines while away from home keeps everything a little saner. It does help if you bring a dump truck along too! It is a game that my mom used to play with her family when they were ... Read more...
Make a Bell Bush
There is something powerful about the sounds of children making music. Make a Bell Bush and your kids will chime music for you during their outside playtime! I don't remember where I first read about creating a natural playscape and using music, but I do remember from the first moment I read about it, that I wanted to have a place for my children to make music outside. How to Make a Bell Bush Materials Needed to Make a Bell Bush Direction for how to Make a Bell Bush For ... Read more...
Who gives a hoot about saving seeds?
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 Seeds We want our kids to know There 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 ... 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 Toddlers Developing 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 ... 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 Kindergarten Sight 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 ... 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 Frame Here ... 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 Day Here’s a cute handprint activity to do with ... 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 Playdate We 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: ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more...
