Watch your plants take root by making this simple seed planter using a baseball card sleeve! This activity is an oldie but a goodie! We originally made these sleeve planters way back in 2011 when we were discussing Day 3 of Creation: Flowers, Plants, and Seeds! But I thought this fun activity deserved a post of its own. Now that my boys are a bit older, we ...
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How to Learn at Home During a Pandemic
Wondering how your child can learn at home during this pandemic? A comprehensive list of at-home resources for families to use during the coronavirus pandemic. Our Home Learning Tool Kit is helpful for kids of all ages! First of all, I am praying fervently for the entire world as we face the most devastating health crisis of our time. But as harmful and destructive as the ...
5 Ways to Make Reading Fun
How do we as parents make reading fun for our kids instead of something that they dread? We are sharing five fun ways to encourage more reading in your home! As parents, we all know that reading should be an important part of our child's daily routine. Not only is it a great way to bond with our children (of any age), studies have shown that 20 minutes of reading a day has ...
The Ultimate List of Dr. Seuss Activities for Kids
These Dr. Seuss Activities to go along with his beloved books are perfect for kids of all ages! Children can learn about rhyme, repetition, and rhythm while reading these eccentric books that have stood the test of time. Hands-On Dr. Seuss Activities Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite children's authors because his stories both captivate the attention of young children and teach important ...
Acts of Kindness Ideas: Service Projects for Kids
These acts of kindness for kids are perfect for groups looking to do something for the community! Whether you are a school, church, or scouts group, service projects are perfect for encouraging kids to make a difference! My children's school is implementing a new program this year called "Explorations". During this 30-minute time block once each week, children can choose to ...
Activities for Kids on Sick Days
There is only so much TV you can watch before everyone starts to go a little crazy. Here are some simple activities for kids on sick days that will keep everyone happy even while stuck at home! We are currently on day four of my five-year old home sick with influenza B. She is still pretty miserable but she is so tired of watching TV (I honestly never thought we would see THAT ...
Printable Soccer Valentines
Looking for a fun valentine idea for the soccer player in your life? These printable soccer valentines are super fun to share with friends! Yes, Valentine's Day might be a Hallmark holiday, but it happens to be one of my favorites for kids for a variety of reasons. First of all, any day that encourages us to show our love to those around us is a winner in my book! ...
Color Skee Ball for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Whew! Two days after we began our Toddler Time Challenge, Little Sister came down with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. Little Brother ended up getting sick and we had to deal with a bunch of other stuff...all in all it has been a very stressful two weeks around here! But today we are jumping back into our Toddler Time Challenge with Color Skee Ball for Toddlers and ...
Playdough Christmas Tree Circuits
These Playdough Christmas Tree Circuits are the perfect way to introduce children to the concept of simple circuits in a fun and playful way! Did you know that playdough can conduct electricity?!?! In this fun activity for our #HandsOnChristmas series, we are exploring the concept of simple circuits using playdough and Christmas trees! The first activity in this post is best for ...
Sight Word Christmas Tree Printable
Practice basic sight words in a festive way with this Sight Word Christmas Tree Printable! A blank version is included as well if you would like to practice specific words instead of the ones I have included! My daughter has been busy practicing her kindergarten sight words! Memorizing sight words is just one method to include in the teaching toolbox of a balanced ...
