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 ... 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 H20 As 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 ... 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 ... 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...
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 #GoldfishTales My 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 ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 27}
Are you looking for fun and easy ideas for kids to do this summer at home? The After School Linky Party is the perfect place to make sure you have a #smartsummer! Can you believe that it's already July? How is your summer going with your child at home from school? We spent our July on a road trip to Texas which we'll be sharing about this month on the site. I hope you'll join us on a little Virtual Road trip to Texas. Where else would you want to discover? Here are some Travel Ideas with ... Read more...
Life Lessons from FIFA Women’s World Cup #LiveYourGoals
How can the game of soccer inspire our youth to set goals and challenge themselves to achieve there dreams? Take a peek at the FIFA Women's World Cup Videos and see how they rise to the challenge. For the past few months there are been a few messages that FIFA and Women's Soccer is sharing with us for our girls. Those messages are or strength, integrity, challenges and goals. For those who love the game of soccer, it's been a very special time to tune in and rise to the challenge. With 8 and ... Read more...
4th of July Ideas for Kids
Celebrating the 4th of July with your kids can be a lot of fun! Take a peek at this fun collection of 4th of July Ideas for Kids! Here are some creative ways to use red, white and blue with your child this holiday. 4th of July Ideas for Kids I think the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays to see pins for on +Pinterest. I've been pinning all month long to share some last minute ideas with you. Here are links to all of those Patriotic crafts, recipes, and even a few ... Read more...
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