It's a Messy World Out There. So when we get a delivery of paper towels... the kids get busy building forts. Because that's what everyone does with paper towels - right?Gotta love preschoolers! Their creativity and energy is endless.But the truth is....This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Georgia Pacific. The opinions and text are all mine.These Sparkle® Paper Towels towels are JUST RIGHT for pirate forts and give you (and the kids) the perfect opportunity to ... Read more...
Ways to Keep Kids Hydrated: The Ripple Effect with Nestle Pure Life
How much water does my child need a day? This a question parents ask friends and the pediatrician. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. Research from a recent study* discovered that kids who drink less than 4 glasses of water a day are more likely to request soda, juice, and sports drinks (76%) It also discovered that moms don’t give regular water reminders. Barely half of moms (52%) regularly remind their child to drink water.As you read this are you thinking when did your child last take a ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 42}
Halloween is such a fun holiday for elementary school ages. Why? It's a chance to continue to play make believe with your friends. Through imagination and creativity they are able to express themselves. Be sure to capture those moment of creativity in their photos, videos and even in their writing this month. Finding ways to encourage your child to write at home can make a tremendous difference in their writing and confidence in writing. Why not start with a fun holiday that already ... Read more...
Mommy and Me Sugar Scrub Making Party : A Great Homemade Gift Idea
Home-made gifts come from the heart. These sugar scrubs are not only made with love, but extremely useful and delicious smelling. They would be a great gift for kids to make. Get Ready for the Sugar Scrub Making PartyGather enough supplies for a small group and invite your friends over for a mommy and me sugar scrub making party!I would do this activity with kids ages 5 and up. Younger children may be able to help with parent assistance. You know your kid the best! Step 1: ... Read more...
Roll a Story Woodland Animals: An Early Writing Activity
Let kids roll a dice to see what woodland character they will write about. Geared for preschool - Grade 1, this early writing activity encourages creative writing, sounding out words and forming complete sentences. Adaptations for older and younger students provided. Roll a Story Woodland AnimalsMaterials:Directions:Roll a Story Woodland Animals Activity ExtensionsFor younger students:For older studentsMore Forest Themed Activities from the Early Childhood Education Team. #TeachECE ... Read more...
5 Cool Science Experiments for Kids
Bring more science to your everyday learning! Here are 5 fun and easy science experiments for kids to make. We have the kids watch the videos, gather the supplies, set up their science experiment station, do the experiment, and then clean up! Great for children in grade school and up.A special thanks to YouTube Kids for sending us a Hoopla Kidz Lab kids care package. We try to have at least one day every week where we do science experiments after school. It is something the kids and I really ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 41}
One thing I've observed this time of year is the need for volunteers at school. Have you signed up to help at your child's school this year? Usually over the years I've seen many Fall Festivals planned for fundraising and even Running Events. Plus at the end of the month there is a need for Halloween Party Plans with your child's teacher. These are the moments that it's time to find those windows of time to get into the school and help out. We use facebook ... Read more...
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Preparing your child for college as a parent can be quite a challenge. Where do you send them? How to support their studies to prepare? What test scores do they need to get accepted? One of the biggest worries is how will they pay for it. My son recently graduated from college this spring and I have to say we're thrilled he is a college graduate who is debt free from tuition. Here's how you can do it too. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Board, through my role ... Read more...
Fall Learning Games for Kids: Roll, Draw, and Write
Let your child’s imagination run wild with this fun and easy writing game. Don’t worry if they are not reading yet, just read the words rolled out loud to them. Let them copy the words onto the lines below their picture. As with all learning games, it is adaptable to meet the needs of each individual child. Fall Learning Games for Kids: Roll, Draw, and WriteLearning Objective: Write and illustrate a sentence using one adjective.Materials Needed:Print the word cube circles here. How to Set UpHow ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 40}
Hello October! I must admit that October is one of my favorite months on the year. I love the playful spirit that it brings out in children and in adults alike! There seem to be so many more moments for families to join together and simply have fun. Do you have an event already planned on your calendar for October? Time management gets to be a priority for you and your child as we begin to balance school, clubs and festivities. Here's are some strategies for ... Read more...
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