Suncatcher Heart Garland
Guest Post by Meredith of Homegrown Friends I am delighted to be guest posting on I Can Teach My Child! My name is Meredith Magee Donnelly. I am an Early Childhood Educator, mother of three and the creator…
Ski Matching
The Winter Olympics begin in exactly one week! Even though I tend to enjoy watching the summer Olympics more than the Winter Olympics, I LOVE to snow ski…so this ski matching activity is right up my alley! The great…
Cutest Dollhouse Bookcase To Build Yourself
Last week I shared our baby girl’s nursery and promised plans and tutorial for building a dollhouse bookcase. When I was on bed rest and browsing Pinterest to plan a nursery, I found this adorable dollhouse bookcase (inspired by a Pottery…
Big Sister or Big Brother Gifts to Give Older Siblings at the Hospital
I remember when Little Brother was born, I couldn’t wait for Big Brother to come visit us at the hospital. Like most things, the idyllic pictures in my head did not prove to be reality…but instead the memories are…
Olympic Activities and Crafts for Kids
The 2014 Winter Olympics will be here in a few short weeks! In August of 2012, I created a free printable Olympic eBook (that is still available). This time around, I decided to compile the Ultimate List of Olympic…
Soft and Sweet Baby Girl Nursery
Baby Sister’s nursery is finally finished and ready for her upcoming arrival! I had so much fun decorating a girl’s nursery, especially since we spent very little money by utilizing things we already had, buying used, and borrowing from…
Simple Washi Tape Hearts
I am quickly becoming a huge fan of Washi tape. It is cute, simple, and the perfect way to add a little flair. Little Brother enjoyed using the “pretty tape” and this craft only took a few minutes (perfect…
Olympic Ice Skating for Toys
Two years ago, we had an awesome time celebrating the Summer Olympics. We had all sorts of fun and I even offered a FREE Olympic eBook with several activities, crafts, and snacks (which you can still get for free,…
Mustache Valentines (with free printable tags)
This might be my favorite Valentine idea ever, mostly because it doesn’t get much easier than this. And if you order the mustaches from Amazon, they literally show up on your front door! I know it is only January 7th…
I Can Teach My Child to Read eBook for just $1.99 through Friday
Have you ever wondered the best, most effective methods to teach a child to read? One year ago, I wrote my eBook  I Can Teach My Child to Read:  A 10-Step Guide for Parents. This book is very unique,…
2014: The Year of Rest
This time of year, the web is abuzz with ways to make and keep New Year’s resolutions. Fitness inspiration, goal-setting worksheets, and cleaning schedules are all created in an effort to help us find practical ways to stick with…
Why We Are Banking our Daughter’s Cord Blood
Disclosure: Â This post is written by me. All opinions are 100% mine. I received a discount from ViaCord on our daughter’s cord blood banking in exchange for three posts on the decision and process of banking our child’s cord blood….
The Digital Version of the Jesus Storybook Bible for $1.99
Our favorite children’s Bible is currently priced at $1.99 for the Kindle version. This is a great price and it is only available through January 5th. You can also get it from the iTunes store for the same price….
Rolo Cookies
These cookies are simply amazing. I got the recipe several years ago from my husband’s aunt, who brought them to all the family functions. They were always a huge hit! They do require a little bit of effort, but they…
Shape Ornaments for Toddlers and Preschoolers
These Shape Ornaments were so simple to make and would be a great craft for toddlers and preschoolers learning to recognize shapes! Little Brother enjoyed getting to decorate some ornaments for our tree while I was happy to sneak…
Christmas Pom-Pom Sorting
This Christmas Pom-Pom Sorting activity is super simple and great for both cognitive and fine motor development. Classifying and sorting according to a common attribute is an important skill for preschoolers. We chose to sort according to size, but you…
Swingline Laminator for $13.99 today only!
Today only, get the Swingline Laminator for $13.99 on Amazon. This laminator is regularly $51! You can also get a 100-pack of laminating pouches for just $9.89 (regularly $49.52). I love having a laminator to preserve the boy’s artwork…
50% off Select Learning Resources Toys Today Only (Thursday, December 12)
Need to do some last-minute Christmas shopping or get some educational toys to use throughout the year?!?! Today is your day! Plus, get free shipping with Amazon Prime (or on purchases over $35 for non-Prime members) in time for…