What's been the most fun thing you've done so far this summer with your child at home? Can you believe it's the end of July? Outdoor play is one of my favorite memories of summer in my childhood. There are so many things our children can learn while exploring outdoors.Here are a few things to do outside activities as you cherish the summer moments with your child.Outdoor Play for After School Activities You're invited to share what you've been doing with your kids at home after school. ... Read more...
Shaun the Sheep Movie: Learning Activities to do with Kids Before and After the Movie
Our kids are jumping up and down for the movie Shaun the Sheep Movie (Released August 5th, 2015 Nationwide). Not only are the sheep characters super cute, but the use of claymation is the most perfect way to combine writing, technology, and creativity in learning extensions at home before and after watching the movie.“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Lionsgate. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” At our house, going out to ... Read more...
Keeping Kids Excited about Reading All Summer Long
Beat the Summer Slide. Teachers HOPE that parents are playing with their children daily and providing opportunities to keep their children thinking. As a parent, I know that mid-summer, the kids are enjoying a more laid back routine of outside playtime, trips to the beach, and afternoon popcorn and movies. It can be easy to forget the importance of learning, but it is essential that children are exposed to literature and new vocabulary in the summer months. It is important for ... Read more...
The Sleep Challenge | Importance of Getting Enough Sleep
The Sleep Challenge It's 11. PMI'm finally crawling into bed.We get up early and 10:00 is my ideal bedtime. But lately, it has been difficult to get everything accomplished during the day. From writing to educating kid to household chores, my day is jam packed. My to-do lists are overflowing and as my day gets longer, my night seems to shrink. I hit the pillow and am out.1:30 AM.Someone pulling on my pj's. I open one eye."Mom, I have to go pee." my littlest says just 2 inches from my face. (Did ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 29}
Are the signs of summer all over the house? Flip flops, bathing suits and wet towels laying around and some extra hungry kids from all that fun in the pool? Summer time on summer vacation from school can be so much fun. What have you been up to? Did you check out 15 Pool Noodle Activities to create for summer FUN? Now is the time we start to make sure the kids are also getting back in gear for Back to School and not losing any of the knowledge they learned this whole past school year. Be ... Read more...
Math and Science Water Day Fun
This summer, give your child an academic edge by adding in a little math and science to your water day fun!This is a sponsored post, I am a Sylvan Learning blogger, though all opinions are my own.Dive into the science of H20As a Sylvan Mom as CEO (Chief Education Officer) I'm sharing a few fun (academic) activities to do with your kids in the pool, lake, or even bucket of water in your backyard over at Sylvan Source. The activities are easy to do. Fun for kids. And require the use of materials ... Read more...
Create an Inventor Supply Lab with Recycled Materials | STEM Activities for Kids
A special thanks to Camp Invention for sponsoring this conversation! I am a huge advocate for getting and keeping kids excited about STEM. My daughter has attended their week-long summer camp for 2 years and we L-O-V-E it! Head over to CampInvention.org for more information.My kids are constantly designing and building new creations. In fact, our house even has a shelf for "new inventions." When possible, we use recycled materials. Having these materials accessible encourages children to ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 28}
Need a few fresh ideas for summer for the kids? If your child is anything like they the TV Screen keeps calling their name through the summer and I'm finding ways to keep them away from the screen. One of my favorite resources is the After School Activities Group. You can find idea below in the linky party AND you can find even more ideas on our After School Activities and Adventures Pinterest board with over 40+ Contributors that we handpicked for you to discover based on the ... Read more...
Paper Train Tutorial for Kids
If your kids are like mine they are very fascinated in trains. Freight Train by Donald Crews is a book that inspired my crew to create their very own DIY paper train for hours of play.Here's how to make your own.This post contains affiliate linksThis month we're featuring Freight Train by Donald Crews for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. It's a colorful and bright book that is inviting to babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even grade schoolers based on the extention activities you create. ... Read more...
Learning about Letters with Preschoolers at Snack Time
I created this alphabet activity using Goldfish® pretzel crackers as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #GoldfishTalesMy 4 year old has been very interested in learning about letters the past few months. Now that the summer is here I’m realizing that preschool for her is 3 months away. Time to start prepping her just a little bit more focused. One way I’ve discovered that’s fun is to introduce to her how to identify the letters with snack time. Here’s how we’ve created a ABC Goldfish Game ... Read more...
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