I think this flashlight alphabet game is our family's favorite activity. While we've played a lot of after dark games, there's something about this game that has really stuck with my kids. Maybe it's because I finally let them have free range with a flashlight?? Regardless, your kids will be begging to play this game over and over, too. Don't say I didn't warn you... Amazon Links are provided continue reading...
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{Sticky Flowers} Light Table Activities for Kids
If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you may not know that we love light table activities for kids. We've experimented with different light table activities over the years, but we're always finding new ways to learn and to play! Part of that is because we have amazing friends who love to learn with light table activities, too. And, today at the Light and Reflections Series, we're experimenting continue reading...
Preschool Science: Oil & Water on the Light Table
If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you may not know that I'm obsessed with preschool science activities. It all started when I was evaluating my classroom and ranking our science area - and, we failed. Well, not exactly, but preschool science wasn't my strength at the time, so we had our lowest scores in that area. I kept telling myself, "I did terrible in my science classes; what can I set continue reading...
Preschool Math: Building on the Light Table
I find myself obsessed with preschool math and science activities. When I was a preschool teacher, I found math and science were tricky to add to our classroom environment. But, I learned that sometimes you just have to know what you are looking for. Block building and observing nature are simple ways to get kids excited about preschool math and science. Today, I'm thrilled to share how a continue reading...
No Mess Painting on the Light Table
Today, I'm thrilled to share our simple no mess painting method! We love art on the light table, but we couldn't figure out how to use actual paint without it being impossible to clean up. Since we use our light table for all kinds of ways to learn in the dark, we were thrilled to stumble on this art activity that both my preschooler and my toddler could do together. continue reading...
{Touch and Feel} Spring Suncatchers
We love making suncatchers! Whether it is a simple melted pony bead suncatcher or one that can help you learn your name, we use every excuse to put suncatchers in our window. This time, we made a suncatcher that was not only gorgeous in the light, but also a sensory experience for my kids as well... continue reading...