Kids seem to be naturally drawn to blocks, building towers out of anything handy that can stack. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, there are tons of ways to transform your block area into a place full of learning opportunities for science, math, reading and more. The Up! ebook is chock-full of more than 30 ideas […]
3 Fun Butterfly Crafts for a Butterfly Birthday Party
The girl just turned seven, and she decided this year she wanted an at-home party with the theme of butterflies. I made a few cute butterfly crafts to go with the theme that she just loved, so I thought I would share them with you in case you have a butterfly birthday party coming up […]
Have Fun as a Family with Nature Scavenger Hunts
The girl loves going on walks, wandering through creek beds and exploring nature wherever she can get it, and she will sometimes specifically ask to do a nature scavenger hunt. Nature scavenger hunts are really a fun activity for everyone in the family, because you can all get into trying to find some of the […]
Painting with Shells and On Shells
There are so many different ways to paint, things to paint with and to paint on, that you could really do a different painting activity every day of the year. If you don’t believe me, check out more than 200 painting ideas at Emma Owl’s Paintathon page. We’re excited to share an easy, low set […]
Help Your Kids Learn Letters and Numbers Through Play
Some of the most fundamental learning our kids do early on has to do with learning letters and numbers, building the foundation for reading, spelling and math. And like most early learning, the best way to teach kids these early skills is through play, incorporating learning into everyday activities that are fun for both of […]
Marbled Paintings with Shaving Cream
We’ve been doing a lot of fun crafts while the girl has been home, so much so that I haven’t had a lot of time to write about them. But one thing we’ve done that was super fun, easy setup, great for kids and adults (and super messy!) was making marbled paintings with shaving cream. […]
Washing Doll Clothes: An Easy Summer Activity
This time of year, getting kids in water is always a great idea, whether it’s the water of a swimming pool or bath, their feet in a creek or their hands in a tub. One of the ideas in my summer activity pot was washing doll clothes, and we finally got a morning without rain […]