When my daughter was really young, she went to an at-home daycare with a great backyard full of fun things for the kids to do. They had water tables and a sand area, birdfeeders and a place to do sidewalk … Read More...
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Spring Activities to Get Kids Outside
By the end of March where I live we are starting to have more warm days than not, and all we want to do is spend more time outside. Luckily we can make it educational and a little fun, too, … Read More...
Celebrating Holi with Kids
Holi is an important Indian festival that celebrates spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. It’s a very colorful holiday and even involves throwing colored powder around, so you can be sure this is one kids of … Read More...
Outdoor Activities for Summer Fun
I wrote a few weeks ago about water play activities for kids, which is one great way to get them outside and playing even when it’s hot. But I thought it would be fun to share some other outdoor … Read More...
How to make your own paintballs and learn a little science
Okay, I have to share this totally fun idea I came across—it’s part science experiment, part messy outdoor art project, and 100% kid-approved. If your kids are anything like mine, they love any excuse to get outside and get a … Read More...
Learn about Telling Time
It’s just about time for Daylight Saving Time to start in most of the United States (and it’s coming up in other places soon), so it seems like a good time to talk about time.
As an aside, if … Read More...
Water Balloon Phonics Activity
If it’s hot where you live, you are probably look for some activities that will get kids outside and moving but also be fun when it is hot.
This water balloon phonics activity from Mess for Less is a great … Read More...
20+ Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Book Crafts and Recipes
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a bestselling American children’s book written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert, and published by Simon & Schuster in 1989. It teaches children to read and not to give up … Read More...
5 Ways People Around The World Are Making Strangers Smile During Isolation – And How You Can Do Too
During the coronavirus mandatory isolation requirements, levels of depression, anxiety, stress, unusual sleep patterns, and even high blood pressure have all been found to increase among everyday citizens.
Keeping yourself busy seems to be the easiest way to get rid … Read More...
Easy Activities for the End of the School Year
I don’t know when the end of the school year comes for you, but we have 10 days of school left as I write this. I’m not a teacher but I know how hard it can be to teach kids … Read More...
Fruity Summer Block Party
When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, it’s the best time to be outside. Why not gather your neighbors and friends for a summer block party? Get inspired by the colors and flavors of summer fruits and … Read More...
12 Spring Break Boredom Busters For Kids
These 12 kids crafts and activities are designed to stop your children from being bored during the spring break. All of these little projects will engage your child and let them show off their creativity and imagination.
Top 10 Non Candy Easter Gifts
Top 10 Amazon Easter Gifts
The Easter season is almost here, and that means it’s time to start planning which amazing gifts you will
buy to fill your kids’ Easter baskets this year. Since Easter is usually a candy-filled holiday, … Read More...
8 Outdoor Activities To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
Looking for some ideas to keep your kids occupied this Summer? These 8 ideas are great to keep those little hands busy and out of the house. Take a look through this list and pick a few of your favorites … Read More...
Party Monday: Paint!
This post was inspired by the gorgeous art gallery party featured on the Hip Hip Hooray! blog. The party was created by One Charming Party. Find more details, including DIYs, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, … Read More...
Summer Activities
Homemade Mamas has compiled a list of some of their favorite summer kids crafts and activities. They include things like Sidewalk Chalk Paint and Homemade Bubble Solution. You are sure to find something to keep yo
ur child occupied in … Read More...
Do not let summer pass you by
Suddenly it is the middle of July! Before you know it summer will be gone and we will all be getting out our tights and fall skirts and digging our cute fall coats out of the closet.
I came by this…
Easy Ideas for Water Play with Kids
I never thought I would say this, but I kind of miss the days when my daughter was younger. Yes, it was a lot to keep her entertained through all those long summer days, but it was also fun coming … Read More...
Practice Spelling Outdoors with “Magic Paint”
When kids are learning to write and to spell, it’s helpful for them to see and work with words in lots of different ways.
This idea for using “magic paint” on the sidewalk from Gift of Curiosity is a great … Read More...
Fun Gross Motor Activity Ideas for Groups of Kids
Gross motor activities — things like climbing, crawling, jumping and throwing — are great for little kids because those big movements are essential first steps to fine motor skills. They’re also lots of fun and a way for kids to … Read More...