We love using water beads to learn and to play. It's laughable how fascinated I am with science for preschoolers when I never liked science as a subject in school. But, I love it now! This activity is what we're all about at Happilyevermom: visual, hands-on, and FUN! You might remember our first experience with water beads. That experience reminded me of how important it is to let continue reading...
Help Kids Learn Their Name with Personalized Suncatchers
Personalized Suncatchers are a creative way to help kids learn their name. We love kids art at Happilyevermom and this activity is the perfect way to sneak in a little learning, too! All you need are a few items and a little trick to make these suncatchers. We came up with the idea to help kids learn their name after we made this pony bead suncatcher and sticky art on the light table. Since continue reading...
Building with Magna Tiles: Stained Glass
Building with Magna tiles is so much fun for kids, but have you ever tried hanging Magna tiles in your window? We love building and learning here at Happily Ever Mom, so we were thrilled when we noticed something unique on the magna tiles that let us hang them upside down. But, I'll get to that later! Amazon links are provided for you - thank you for the support We've have put art in our continue reading...
Simple Coin Sorting
There is something about sorting coins that is just waaaay too much fun for me! I remember sorting and rolling coins as a kid to earn some extra money. My parents figured if I was patient enough to roll the change, then I deserved the money! Ha! Looking back, it was a genius idea...it kept me busy and quiet for hours!! So, here's my little nod to my parent's being geniuses with this simple continue reading...
Valentine’s Day Goop
Valentine's Day Goop only takes two ingredients to make and there's no cooking! That's right up my alley since I always overcook whatever is on the stove. ;-) After we made this translucent goop that was inspired by the recipe we found on Kids in the Kitchen, we put it on our light table for extra fun! Here's what you'll need: 1 teaspoon Borax 1 scant cup of water (1) Bottle of Clear continue reading...
Monthly Goals: February 2014
Monthly goals were hard. In the past, my family has been sick for long stretches of time in January. And, guess what? This year was not any different! We were on and off sick throughout the month until this last week. Needless to say, our goals were definitely effected by our illness! If you missed our goals last month, you can read them here, but I'm keeping our focus areas the continue reading...