I instantly fell in love with the book, Little Blue Truck when my son was born. The clever rhyming and fun storyline has kept this book at the front of our bookshelf for years. But, today, we've made it even more fun by adding a little blue truck sorting activity to the mix. Playing alongside this classic children's book is not only a great way to extend learning, but also to incorporate a continue reading...
Process Art: Painting with Tools
If you want to know the true value of process art then this activity is for you! I have never seen my kids delight over an art project quite like this one. I first saw this amazing idea from my friend Ann over at My Nearest and Dearest, and I thought her idea was brilliant. What I didn't know was that her idea would be featured alongside dozens of other process art ideas in an amazing book continue reading...
Kid’s Nature Bucket List
I've been wanting to write a kid's nature bucket list for my kids. After my daughter went to an outdoor camp for preschoolers, I was really inspired by the program and I wanted to start writing our bucket list right away. We've been trying to take our summer days slowly and to spend as much time outside as possible, so it's been easy to start tackling our list. But, with two growing kids in continue reading...
Tips to Make the Best Gardens for Kids
This time of year always reminds me of my first garden. My mom allowed me to take over this small patch of our yard when I was just a kid. I would spend hours outside weeding and watering my plants with the utmost care. Looking back, I see how important it was for my mom to bestow that garden upon me. Her lessons in how to grow and use plants are incredibly beneficial to my life now (way more continue reading...
8 Ways for Kids to Learn in the Dark
Are you curious how kids can learn in the dark? We used glow sticks, light tables, and flashlights to dream up some wonderful ways to learn in the dark. Okay, so the lights were dimmed and not completely off, but safety first, right?! Make sure to scroll through the whole list - our favorite activity is last! Over 8 Ways for Kids to Learn in the Dark 1.) Spooky Storytelling Silhouettes continue reading...
Pipe Cleaner Crafts – Make 5 Minute Crowns!
We love pipe cleaner crafts. From making quick bracelets to admiring all of the amazing colors, my kids (and cats...) adore this simple craft supply. That's why we've come up with some pipe cleaner crafts that only take 5 minutes to make. Sound impossible? It's not! And, the end result will have kids playing all afternoon long... Keep in mind, my kids are 5 years old and 2 years continue reading...