Jack-O-Lantern Knock Down Game
We had so much fun with this Jack-O-Lantern Knock Down game. We used the toilet paper pumpkins we made last week and it made setup a breeeze. This could easily be adapted for a classroom party or can just…
How to Take Paint Fight Photos (without Ruining All Your Clothes)
This is a sponsored post. I received this product for free. All opinions are 100% mine. I first stumbled on the idea of Paint Fight photos over at Capturing Joy by Kristen Duke. I was intrigued and knew my…
Llama Llama Red Pajama Quilt Color Matching
This month’s book for the Virtual Book Club for Kids is Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. We have read a few other Llama Llama books, but this specific book was new to us. As we read through the story, the one…
Toilet Paper Pumpkins
This craft is so simple yet so fun! We made these toilet paper pumpkins in my son’s first grade class last year for his fall party and it was wonderful as the kids were able to complete it in…
Wipeable and Reusable Learning Mat
This Wipeable and Reusable Learning Mat is an excellent way to add kinesthetic learning to just about any subject matter! Whether it is letters, equations, sight words, or even books of the Bible, this mat can be easily adjusted…
Where the Wild Things Are Activities
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a beloved chilbook that has become a favorite for kids (and adults) of all ages. It is also the featured book this month for the Virtual Book Club for Kids,…
5 Reasons a Fish is an Awesome First Pet for Your Child
This is a sponsored post on behalf of PetSmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Is your family considering a fish for your child’s first pet? Check out five reasons we think a fish is an awesome first pet for your…
Leaf Color Match for Toddlers
Fall is just around the corner. A few of our leaves have already started changing and I am looking forward to the cooler temperatures! I can’t wait to see the myriad of colors that will characterize our October and November…
One MUST-HAVE Item for the Park
First aid kits are nice, but I have discovered one MUST-HAVE item that everyone parent needs when taking your kids to the park. I have used it time and again. A cooling towel. Seriously. And no, it isn’t…
Sticky Apple Tree for Toddlers
Little Sister is at such a fun age right now (18 months) and is learning more and more every day. Like all of my kids, she loves anything interactive that she can repeat over and over again. I have done…
CloudPets™: The perfect companion when a parent is away
My husband frequently travels for work. Because he is such a hands-on dad, it is difficult for our kiddos when he is gone as they absolutely love and adore time with their Daddy. The bedtime routine is an especially grueling…
Where the Wild Things Are Treats
We are teaming up with several of our blogging friends and participating in the Virtual Book Club for Kids this year! Each month we will share a beloved children’s book along with TONS of activities to do before, during, and after…
The Quiet Hour
I walk through the house, turning off the lights, as the dishwasher hums in the background. I gather all the misplaced belongings and climb the stairs, careful not to step on the one the creaks. The house is quiet…
Ten Red Apples Sensory Bag
We love the book Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins. Little Sister has yet to sit through the entire book, but it has always been one of my favorites to read with the boys. Yippee, Fiddle-de-Fee! When we were doing…
5 Ways to Make Handwriting Fun
As a former first grade teacher, I understand and appreciate the importance of handwriting. With recent changes to curriculum and an increased dependency on digital devices for learning, handwriting instruction seems to be going the way of the dinosaurs. As…
Apple Art with Washi Tape
It’s back to school and nearly apple-picking time…the perfect time for some apple art with washi tape. My favorite apple art project is a tad bit messier than this more simple and sophisticated project…but children can participate in creating both!…
Ten Apples Up on Top Fine Motor Activity
Our boys recently re-discovered the book Ten Apples Up on Top, as it had been misplaced for a couple years now! While reading it to them, I was reminded of when we made our own Ten Apples Up on Top model using an oatmeal…
Free Printable Lovable Lunch Notes
School is just around the corner…literally. Big Brother starts 2nd grade next week and I can hardly believe it. We’re in the midst of all the school preparations, enjoying our Back to School date, shopping for school supplies, and crossing…