What is a fun Christmas activity I can do based around a fun Christmas book or story? I love Christmas picture books! Really I just love picture books in general :). I wanted to come up with a fun activity to do that would supplement reading a Christmas story. One of my favorite Christmas books… Continue reading Christmas Book and Printable Activity
Category: Christmas
Christmas Craft Wall Mural for Kids
What is a fun Christmas craft or activity my toddler and preschooler can work on together? My family was pretty crafty growing up and it seems like we always had a project we were working on. One of my favorite Christmas activities that I remember doing was a giant wall mural. My mom would go… Continue reading Christmas Craft Wall Mural for Kids
Over 25 Christmas Crafts and Activities
What are some Christmas activities I can do this Christmas season? With Thanksgiving almost behind us, it’s time to start the Christmas season! Christmas is absolutely my favorite time of the year. The crafts, the treats, even the weather all seem so picture perfect. Here are some fun Christmas crafts and activities to keep you… Continue reading Over 25 Christmas Crafts and Activities
Top 10 Learning Toys for Toddlers
What are some toys I can give to my toddler for Christmas that will be fun, but also be good teaching tools? Toys are obviously a huge part of a child’s growing up years. Usually we think of toys as just something fun that will keep kids busy. However, the right kind of toys can… Continue reading Top 10 Learning Toys for Toddlers
Top 10 Learning Toys for Preschoolers
What are some toys my preschooler can play with that will also help him learn? If you have a preschooler, then you certainly have a fair supply of toys in your house. Toys are great for entertaining children, but the right kind of toys can also help your preschooler learn. Here is my list of… Continue reading Top 10 Learning Toys for Preschoolers
Christmas Activity Pack
What are some fun Christmas activities I can do with my preschooler? I’ve been so inspired by all of the Christmas pins and posts I’ve seen lately. I’ve also been taking a watercolor class and we’ve been doing fun Christmas sketches and paintings, so needless to say I’ve been in the mood for Christmas things… Continue reading Christmas Activity Pack
Christmas Knitting 2013
Where can I find some free knitting patterns for Christmas gifts? I love knitting. Yes, I know that has nothing to do with educating children (which is what I usually post about), but this stuff is just too good not to share. Every year I do a bunch of Christmas knitting and this post is… Continue reading Christmas Knitting 2013
Winter Preschool Activity: Bleach Snowfall Craft
Two years ago I knit some washcloths and we still use them regularly. We also bleach them regularly and what used to be green is now a weird yellowish color. This doesn’t bother me at all because I know my washcloths are clean even though they look funny. However, Little Bear recently asked me about… Continue reading Winter Preschool Activity: Bleach Snowfall Craft
Snow Play Dough Mats
Play dough is always a fun activity for my boys. They both love the feel of it and all the fun things they can make with it. This winter I wanted to make some snow play dough for Little Bear and Smiley Man. (Play dough recipe and directions to make snow play dough included in… Continue reading Snow Play Dough Mats
Winter Tot School Activities
Well, Smiley Man has officially stopped taking a morning nap. I do preschool in the morning and I have discovered pretty quickly that Smiley Man doesn’t sit quietly to the side and play happily while I am teaching preschool. I didn’t think he would, but I didn’t have a plan for him either. After a… Continue reading Winter Tot School Activities