When the weather gets hot, we head outside to play. Most of the time, our play includes WATER! Learn how to play this outdoor water game with kids for tons of our fun. This gross motor game is a spin off the classic Duck, Duck, Grey Duck (or Goose!), but with a cup of water. I can't take credit for creating the game as it was shared with me by a fellow camp counselor 20 years ago! It was a summer camp hit then and still is today. Grab a bucket of water and a cup and try it with your ... Read more...
20 Pool Noodle Learning Activities for Kids
Pool noodles are great for summer play and learning. They are inexpensive, versatile, lightweight and bright colored, making them the perfect craft supply and learning manipulative for kids activities. Explore these creative pool noodle learning activities to discover how many hands on activities you can create with pool noodles this summer! Which pool noodle game will you try first? Here are 20 of our favorite pool noodle learning activities for kids! All activities and images ... Read more...
The Big Book of Kids Activities
The ultimate collection of kids activities just for you! I'm so excited to share with you a new book called The Big Book of Kids Activities! The Big Book of Kids Activities Never again will you hear the all-too-common call of, “I’m bored!” with The Big Book of Kids Activities: 500 Projects That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever, a collection of 500 crafts, games, and activities from top kids activities bloggers. Whether you’re making glow-in-the-dark slime, launching rocket ships, ... Read more...
First Grade Teacher Request Letter
Kindergarten has gone by fast. Now is the time to start thinking about writing your child’s first grade teacher request letter. Although many schools discourage parents from requesting a particular teacher by name, they do allow parents to write a teacher request letter. As a former kindergarten and first grade teacher, now mom to a soon-to-be first grader, I too am writing this letter for my son. Affiliate links. Finding the BEST Classroom Fit for First Grade First grade is a big ... Read more...
6 Ball Games Your Kids Will Love to Play
One toy that all children are drawn to are balls. Big, small, textured you name it, balls are a sure hit with kids. Here are 6 Ball Games for kids that they'll love to play outside. One gift that we tend to get as a family each spring is a new ball. There's just something pretty special about bouncing balls that scream come play. Let's be honest at the store the bright shiny fully inflated balls scream, buy me! Have you seem some of the new designs they have come up with? I think ball ... Read more...
Blueberry Activities, Books, And Recipes
Tips for blueberry picking with kids. PLUS 30 Blueberry Recipes to get your little ones into the kitchen for some blueberry fun. A fun twist with Blueberries for our Little Hands that Cook with Books Series! We had so much fun blueberry picking with our families on Mother's Day weekend. The weather was beautiful and the kids were having so much fun as we went on an adventure in a local blueberry farm. Some of my most fondest memories with my children are watching them experience ... Read more...
How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, it's also a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, and celebrate our nation's freedom. Here are some activities for how to discuss Memorial Day with Kids. What is Memorial Day? When your kids ask, "What is Memorial Day?" be prepared to give them the proper answer. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed by ... Read more...
How to write a letter for classroom placement or teacher request with a sample letter
Some schools allow parents to write a teacher or placement letter request. In my humble opinion, if your school should allow this opportunity, then you SHOULD write one. Here are a few guidelines and sample classroom placement letter to get you started. I believe that it may or may not help in making your next year teacher a better match with your child, but it is worth the chance. So, as the time is now for most schools, how should you write a placement request letter? Disclosure: ... Read more...
What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school?
Another school year has gone. Do you give a last day of school gift? Teachers and parents are looking for little ways to celebrate the ending of the school year. It is an accomplishment, an end, and a beginning to summer fun. What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school that is…. Cheap – Easy – Meaningful That’s a hard combination. As a teacher, I usually give my students a little gift on the last day of school. With 26 students, I didn’t want to spend a lot of ... Read more...
Class Project for End of School Year
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of the school year with your child's class? This ice cream themed class project for end of year is sure to be a big hit! So easy to make and a fun keepsake to take home and celebrate their friends at school. We are sharing a fun way to remember your child's classmates and make your end of the school year ice cream party extra special. Ice Cream Themed Class Project for End Of Year Let's have fun with your class and create an ... Read more...
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