I shared in Instagram stories recently about our decision to homeschool this year. This is our first year to ever homeschool! My children have attended our local public school since kindergarten and we have always felt confident in this decision. This year, however, we made the decision to homeschool in light of the pandemic and all of the uncertainty it brings. When I shared on ...
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Hungry Hungry Hippo Pool Game
This life-sized Hungry Hungry Hippo Pool Game is perfect for groups and parties! The game can be played with four people and is much more challenging than it looks! One of my favorite games growing up was Hungry Hungry Hippo. Sadly, as an adult my fondness for this game has grown weary due to the incessant noise the game creates, causing my sensitive and aged ears to groan in ...
30 Days of Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun
I love month-long challenges! Over the years we have done 31 Days of Indoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Outdoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Pumpkin Activities, and 30 Days of Reading Fun for Beginning Readers. And now I am so excited about this newest series: 30 Days of Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun! Given the current world circumstances, this month seems like the perfect time to ...
Wildflower Seed Bombs
Add a sprinkle of color to your landscaping by making these Wildflower Seed Bombs! These also make beautiful gifts! Tis the season for flowers! As part of our garden thematic unit, we made some wildflower bombs to throw in the front of our yard! We desperately need some color and beauty in our lives right now as we are all in the midst of the pandemic. Making these wildflower ...
Garden Activities for Kids: A Weekly Plan
This weekly plan includes lot of garden activities for kids! Incorporate flowers and gardening into your everyday learning with these simple ideas! This week my kids start back to school, albeit online. We have been told their expected instructional/learning time will be minimal so I wanted to have a plan to do some fun thematic activities, especially for my kindergartener. I ...
Baseball Card Sleeve Seed Planter
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 We originally made these sleeve planters way back in 2011 when we were discussing Day 3 of Creation: Flowers, Plants, and Seeds!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 ...
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 ...
