Earth day is a time to share with your child the simple actions we make every day to care for our Earth. Here are some ways to celebrate Earth Day with your child. How do you teach your child about the Earth? We encourage you to start at an early age by teaching your child about the earth and how to love and protect it. Simple things like including your child in recycling daily items, planting a garden together, and observing things together on neighborhood walks can make a ... Read more...
Earth Day Play with Chalk
This Earth Day play with chalk activity is a playful way to begin conversations about the earth and the elements of the earth and how to take care of it. Starting at an early age learning about the earth can make a huge impact on your child. This chalk activity is a playful way to start talking about the earth with your child and all of the elements you find on it that we need to take care of. With just a few items your child is on their way to learning how to be ... Read more...
10 Ways to Tempt Your Kids to Go Outside and Play this Spring
Are your kids looking for some fun things to do outside? Or would they rather stay inside, glued to the TV or computer? Want to fix that and be screen free? In this article, I’ll share 10 ways to lure your kids outside for some fun spring outdoor activities and inspire them to stay and play for a while. Why Outdoor Activities? It’s important for our children to be involved in outdoor activities and it's now the perfect time to find some fun things to do outside. After ... Read more...
Germination Science Experiment
In this twist on the classic germination science experiment, children will test the germination rate of 10 green bean seeds. From making predictions to collecting data, your little scientists will learn all about seeds and how plants grow. Let's get started with this germination of seeds activity! Affiliate links to products like the super cute Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Tote Set pictured in the above picture! An Easy Germination Science Experiment for Kids to ... Read more...
Printable Seed Activities Inspired by The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
Seeds can be such a fun hands on experience for kids. Here are a few fun ways with printable seed activities inspired by The Tiny Seed that make seeds both playful and educational with children. Including a few of our favorite gardening books. This week's theme is Gardening. Children are naturally attracted to seeds. Grab a few seed packets and have hours of fun learning and discovering with your child as they learn to plant and grow their own vegetables and ... Read more...
Action Songs for Babies
Music time with your baby teaches more than you think. Take time with these baby songs each day and watch your baby grow. Here are our favorite action songs for babies that your baby will fall in love with for hours of fun and developmental growth. Let's explore how to add these baby action songs into your baby's routine at home. Baby Songs There are so many fun songs for babies out there but I bet it's been years since you've sung them. As a new parent these baby songs ... Read more...
Rainbow Sea Shells
Learn how to dye seashells with your kids. Did you know you can make your own rainbow seashells? With just a few materials you'd be surprised how easy you can dye these colorful shells with your child. Have you ever thought about what to do with the leftover Easter egg dye that you use for eggs every year? Rainbow Sea Shells Science Experiment I’m going to be honest I never have until this Easter, I guess just because we’re always busy doing other things on Easter with our ... Read more...
Ideas for Easter Baskets for Babies
A baby's first Easter basket can be filled with hours of fun. Here's a few suggestions as you think of Easter baskets for babies and what to include for a special baby Easter toy. This post contains amazon affiliate links. Looking for creative ideas for an Easter Basket for your baby? Here are some baby friendly ideas that are hands on, healthy and will inspire your baby's imagination. A few ideas are even handmade that you could put together ... Read more...
Sidewalk Chalk Bunny Alphabet Game
Create your own bunny alphabet game for springtime with just sidewalk chalk and this bunny themed printable! You can head outside to play this game and enjoy the springtime weather too with your preschooler. Here's how to play... This post contains affiliates links. Bunny Alphabet Game Preschoolers have a lot of fun when it comes to Easter and Bunnies! It's fun to see their imagination spark as they anticipate the upcoming holiday. To capture this ... Read more...
Easter Math Games for Preschoolers
Sneaking in some math skills during easter can be so easy with this adorable easter game. These games are easily made into easter crafts too using bunny erasers, construction paper, and your preschooler's imagination. Here's how to create your own Easter Math Games for Preschoolers If you're like me the dollar spot at Target often catches your eye for little things to do with the kids. This Spring I found these adorable Easter themed erasers that just shouted "use me" as ... Read more...
