So it happened as we looked on this past week, we all realized that we'll be working from home with the kids over the next few weeks and perhaps months as we try our best to minimize those affected by COVID-19 Virus.Parenting has always been a balancing act but now it's at a whole new level.We know you've got this covered. However, I'd love to share with you a few tips to set you up for success with your child at home while working from home.How to Work from Home with ... Read more...
The BEST Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids
I have an opened pack of sidewalk chalk sitting in my garage. You probably do to. Kids just gravitate towards the bright colored chalk. Sidewalk chalk is an inexpensive, readily available material for play and learning. The best side walk chalk activities are colorful, fun, and invites creative thinking. Grab a few pieces, put them in a plastic bag, and tuck them in your purse for fun on-the-go learning. Try one or all of these playful learning chalk ... Read more...
Preschool Daily Schedules for at Home Play and Learning
Not sure how to organize your preschoolers day? Here are 5 different preschool daily schedules from real moms of little ones.Many families are choosing to have their preschooler at home for play and learning. Or being asked to work remotely from home now.I am often asked, what does your preschool at home daily schedule look like. Because it looks different for each family, I have asked some friends to share their general schedule with you as well.Preschool Daily Schedules for ... Read more...
8 Tips for Raising a Strong Willed Child
Are you looking for ways to support your strong willed child?Here are 8 strategies that have been tested in my classroom for many years and at home with my three children.They might be helpful for your child as well who struggles with maintaining their behavior at home or school.I am the first admit that my 5 year old child is a strong willed little girl. From early on in her toddler years we noticed she would have temper tantrums over simple things if there weren’t just so. ... Read more...
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activity Sensory Bottle
Create a fun and easy St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids as they explore STEM concepts with a Sensory Bottle! This St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity uses magnets that are sure to discover GOLD or at least stir up some lucky shamrocks with kids!This activity is a perfect addition to your after school fun or even part of your STEM education for preschooler.Here's how to add a little STEM this St. Patrick's Day with Kids.We wanted to add a little fun to this St. Patrick's Day Discovery ... Read more...
Decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs with Kids
Decorating eggs the traditional Ukrainian way is a great way to teach children about other cultures and art processes. As a family with Russian heritage, we strive to bring global learning into every day. Decorating Ukrainian Easter eggs with kids was a wonderful way to talk with our grade schooler about Russia this holiday season. They turn out absolutely beautiful and are the perfect holiday display.Recommended for ages 9+ with adult supervision.Affiliate Links to ... Read more...
12 Easter STEM Activities for Kids
We are continuously looking for ways to help keep our kids excited about math, science, engineering and technology. This collection of Easter STEM activities are a great way to combine the holiday with learning!Which of these 12 Easter Stem Activities for Kids will you try first?12 Easter STEM Activities for KidsGrab your plastic eggs, LEGO bricks, ramps and paper for these fun science, technology, engineering, and math Easter Activities for Kids.Most activities are geared ... Read more...
Pi Day Songs and Activities for Kids
Pi Day is here! Are you ready to celebrate with your child or class? Here are some fun Pi Day songs to watch together. Plus I'd added some of my favorite Pi Day Activities and Crafts as your child learns all about Pi.Let's explore what is so special about Pi.Pi Day Songs for Kids Need a few ideas for learning about Pi with kids? Songs can be a quick way to teach a concept, especially a mathematic one. I've screened all of these videos so that they are kid friendly ... 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...
Adorable March Books for Your Preschooler
A collection of adorable spring themed books for your child. This list of March books for preschoolers is packed full of spring children's books and themes!March Books for PreschoolThis March we're focusing on our favorite picks to welcome this colorful time of year. The books are perfect for bedtime stories or even read alouds with friends or classmates.This March Books for Preschoolers consists of the themes of nature themes like color, gardens and bunnies to highlight the ... Read more...
