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...
Quick Toddler Activity – Make a Window Race Track!
Here at Happily Ever Mom, we love a quick toddler activity. While we might do a toddler activity here and there throughout the week, it's certainly not the focus of being home with my kids. We love spending time outdoors, playing at parks, hanging with friends, and getting messy! But, when we do decide to do a quick activity, I'm always inspired by my kid's current interest. And, my son continue reading...
Stackable Egg Carton Snowmen on the Light Table
Hi There! This week, we are joining up with the Light and Reflection Series to explore winter and Christmas themes. Be sure to check out And Next Comes L and Where Imagination Grows to see what they were up to as well! These stackable snowmen has been a long time coming! On occasion, I get Costco organic eggs which come in a clear egg carton. I highly recommend saving the container! continue reading...
Experimenting with Ice, Colored Water, and Salt on the Light Table
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the light and reflections series :-) Today, we are focusing on using light and reflections to explore Math and Science concepts for kids. My daughter was completely in the driver's seat as we experimented with ice, salt, and colored water on the light table! I was surprised that it became an art show as the colored water dripped along the salt and ice. It was continue reading...
Pony Bead Puppets on the Light Table
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the second week of our Light and Reflections series! Last week, we explored light and art with our Melted Pony Beads and Tissue Paper Sun-catchers. This week, we worked with melted pony beads again, but, unlike last week, we used clear beads and put our sun-catchers on the light table as "puppets." What you'll need: Clear Pony beads Cookie cutters Oven continue reading...
Melted Pony Bead and Tissue Paper Suncatcher
Hi Everyone! I'm excited to launch our Light and Reflections series this morning! Each Monday in November, we will be posting about different ways to use light and reflections as a tool for learning. This week, we are focusing on art - whether that be painting, music, collages, etc. After viewing these ladies' blogs (And Next Comes L, Racheous, and Where Imagination Grows), I was really continue reading...