Having three kids makes life filled with fun and adventure and tons of photo opportunities. It also makes you a bit busier than you ever anticipated at time.You are often making sure that what you’ve done for each child, you’re doing with your third child. One area that I know I’ve not done my best is with printing formal photo portraits for my third child. Truthfully getting pictures done with our whole family is a challenge in itself. When was the last time you ordered a large photo ... Read more...
Summer Science Projects
Get ready for some extra fun with these simple summer science projects for kids. Summer is a great time to add more STEM (Science, technology, Engineering, and Math) into your child's everyday play and learning. These activities are great to do with children during the warm weather months. Summer Science Project I am sharing hands-on activities that you can do related to the temperature at Sylvan Source blog. As a Sylvan Source blogger, I am always excited to be challenged ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 31}
August has arrived and it's time to start thinking about how to spend the last few weeks of summer with your kids. A picture of my two youngest popped up yesterday on facebook reminding me how quickly time passes with our kids. Do you have something special planned for the end of summer? We are looking forward to one last getaway before school starts again with our extended family. I feel like we all need to find that pause button for just a moment before they start back at ... Read more...
Staying at the Lone Star Court Hotel in Austin, Texas
This retro chic hotel is one of the best hotels in Austin, Texas near The Domain for you to stay. It's called the Lone Star Court Hotel! Here's why it's my favorite pick for a unique stay at this fun boutique hotel in Austin while traveling with your family. We were provided 2 nights of accommodation in exchange for our review of the Lone Star Court Hotel by Valencia Group Hotels. All opinions expressed are my own and my families from our stay. Making a decision on where to stay in a ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 30}
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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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...
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