How do I turn a piece of paper into a boat? Today I am going to show you how to do an awesome pirate ship craft. It starts with an origami boat. Origami is a great way for kids to practice fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Paper folding seems to be a lost skill… Continue reading Pirate Ship Craft
Category: Holidays and Seasonal
Preschool Calendar and Book Activity
What is a fun way to incorporate reading and help my child learn the months of the year? One of my favorite books growing up was Chicken Soup with Rice. I loved the rhyming and the fun pictures. Little did I know at the time it also helped me learn the months of the year!… Continue reading Preschool Calendar and Book Activity
Magnetic Letter Match Alphabet Printables
How can magnetic letters help with teaching the alphabet? Teaching the alphabet is probably one of the most important things that happens in preschool, but guess what? It can be so easy! These fun magnetic letter match cards will help with teaching the alphabet, plus they are so fun! Download your magnetic letter match alphabet… Continue reading Magnetic Letter Match Alphabet Printables
Toddler School Ideas: G is for Garden
How do I do age-appropriate toddler education at home? I did a garden theme for tot school with Smiley Man last summer and Smiley liked it so much, I knew I had to include it in my Toddler Curriculum. I went back and looked at some of the activities we did back then (almost a… Continue reading Toddler School Ideas: G is for Garden
Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Where can I find a nice, but inexpensive gift for Mother’s Day? It seems like Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me every year, so this year I was determined to get ahead of the game. I have been searching out and brainstorming a bunch of inexpensive Mother’s Day gift ideas and my list kept… Continue reading Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Easter Matching and Puzzle Printables
Where can I find colorful Easter printables that I can use with my toddler or preschooler? I love all the bright colors that are associated with Easter and spring. Normally I love winter, but since I wasn’t able to ski this past winter, due to being pregnant :), I was more excited than ever for… Continue reading Easter Matching and Puzzle Printables
Toddler and Preschool Learning Theme: F is for Farm
What preschool learning themes can I teach with the letter F? You know, I like to start these posts with some interesting thing about my life, kids, or about the theme. But today, I got nothing. Sometimes life is just normal, which is great, unless you’re trying to write a blog post about something interesting.… Continue reading Toddler and Preschool Learning Theme: F is for Farm
Scripture Alphabet Packets for General Conference
Where can I find an LDS General Conference packet for my preschooler? I started making these scripture alphabet packets way back in April 2013. You can read more about them here and here. For this General Conference I have 3 new packets for you! I know it’s going slowly, but someday I will finish all… Continue reading Scripture Alphabet Packets for General Conference
General Conference Ideas Linky Party
How do I keep my kids busy during General Conference? I love General Conference activities! They allow me to actually listen to General Conference talks AND they keep my kids busy with stuff related to General Conference. Score. I’ve created this linky party as a place for people to find and leave tons of great… Continue reading General Conference Ideas Linky Party
Free Printable I Spy Cards for St. Patrick’s Day
What is a fun learning activity I can do with my child for St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day has always seemed like a funny holiday to me, but at the same time, I love it! It probably helps that green is one of my favorite colors :). I wanted to come up with a… Continue reading Free Printable I Spy Cards for St. Patrick’s Day