These Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins are the perfect treat to make with and for kids. The sugar zest on top creates a crunchy finish, a delicious contrast to the soft jam surprise middle. Muffins are my kids' go-to recipe to make and eat. They are so versatile and make great breakfast and snack options. My 8 year old can now make the batter on her own. Even the 2 year old can't resist pouring and mixing. He insists that no one else can fill the baking cups.Here's our family tradition of ... Read more...
Growing Strawberries – Is it worth it?
Helpful tips for growing strawberries with kids in your backyard garden and the truth behind if it's worth it or not. Are you considering growing strawberries this year? Growing Strawberries with Kids So my dear readers, as many of you know, I love to garden with my kids for many, many reasons. We are more than willing to share our successes and failures with others - which means that at many play dates with the kiddos, we end up talking about our gardens. A friend recently told me how excited ... Read more...
10 Things to Make with Oranges
Do you love oranges? Here are 10 things to make with oranges with your child! Which orange recipe will you make first? Gardening is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with your children, teach them more about the food they eat, and explore what it means to make healthy choices. It is a way to get kids in the kitchen, preparing healthy, nutritious foods. Although much of gardening focuses around flowers, vegetables and herbs, fruit are an important part of our gardening adventures. ... Read more...
Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten
Are you sending a smart kid to kindergarten? Maybe they are already reading, adding, and writing paragraphs. Afraid they will not be academically challenged? As a teacher and mom to "one of those kids" (don't worry, only one out of 3 was like this)Sending a Smart Kid to KindergartenHere are some commonly asked questions and a few thoughts on ways to help make your kindergarten year even more successful.Q: My kid knows all their letter names and letter sounds. They are reading already. ... Read more...
30+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids
Want to explore our world? Here are 30+ great Virtual Field Trips for early learners to explore from your home. From zoos and landmarks to famous museums, you can explore the world with your child with over a month of virtual field trips! One thing that the recent global quarantine has made us all realize very clearly is that we're all part of one earth. We all have many commonalities and many things that are unique to where we live. As we are at home, working from home and spending more time ... Read more...
10 Things To Put In A Children’s Piñata – That Are NOT Candy!
Skip the sweets. Here are the 10 Things To Put In A Children's Piñata - That Are NOT Candy that your kids will love! From Birthday Parties to Holiday Celebrations, these Pinata filler ideas are sure to be a hit!If you're looking for the best pinata fillers, we've got you covered! From cheap to eco-friendly to even healthy pinata fillers there's a spectrum of options that provide an alternative to filling your Pinata. Many even work for Pinatas fillers for toddlers.Which ... Read more...
The Gruffalo Themed Activities
Explore these adorable Gruffalo themed activities with your child for hours of fun with this beloved children's book by Julia Donaldson. Gruffalo Themed Activities for KidsHave you discovered The Gruffalo? Do you have a Gruffalo fan at your house? We're sharing our Favorite Gruffalo Themed Activities with you!We were so thrilled that The Gruffalo reached out to us to review their products. After watching Julia Donaldson's Videos describing how she created her books and The Gruffalo in ... Read more...
Gruffalo Themed Shape Animals Inspired by Author Julia Donaldson
Exploring shapes with young children can be such fun when you involve a few animal friends from The Gruffalo. Using playful shapes let's explore the characters in the book created by Julia Donaldson to create Gruffalo Themed Shape Animals.This post contains affiliate links to AmazonOne popular children's book is called The Gruffalo, It is a playful story based on an old Chinese folktale of a fox and a tiger. Julia creates an imaginative mouse who walks through the woods making encounters ... Read more...
How to Make Gruffalo Finger Puppets for Creative Storytelling
It's really easy to make these cute little felt Gruffalo finger puppets. Just follow these simple instructions for creative storytelling of The Gruffalo.DIY Felt Gruffalo Finger PuppetsSooo, I made this fun Gruffalo dress-up apron for my kids and then realized, I needed some more characters to really let them re-tell the story in full Gruffalo fashion.Since we don't have a ton of storage space in the house, I decided that some cute little felt finger puppets would fit nicely into a pocket ... Read more...
DIY Gruffalo Inspired Mouse Costume Headband
Costumes and pretend play are a great kids activity to make books come to life. They can pretend to be the characters in the story: acting out the events in the book or creating their own story with the characters. These interactions with the text build vocabulary and literacy connections.This post contains affiliate links to books.This month, the virtual book club is reading books by Julia Donaldson. Our house adores the Gruffalo and we have made a Gruffalo Apron for ... Read more...
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