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
Category: Toys/Learning Materials
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
Where to Buy School Supplies
Where is a great place I can buy school supplies for cheap? If you know me, then it’s no secret that I love school supplies. I get giddy when back to school sales start and always have to exercise restraint to keep from buying too many packs of crayons, watercolors, and notebooks. As with any… Continue reading Where to Buy School Supplies
DIY United States Map Puzzle
What is a fun way to teach my child about geography and the United States using a map puzzle? Let me start by saying that this isn’t the post I intended to write today. In fact, I wasn’t planning to write about this at all, but when you’re pregnant, and you have two active kids,… Continue reading DIY United States Map Puzzle
Homemade Lightsabers for Gross Motor Development
What is a super fun toy I can make for my toddler that will help with gross motor skills development? It’s time for a new toddler series and this one is perfect for my Smiley Man. If you’ve been following my blog for a long time, you may recall that Smiley Man had a gross… Continue reading Homemade Lightsabers for Gross Motor Development
Top 5 Online Learning Websites for Preschoolers
Little Bear really likes to play on the computer. I’m a bit of stickler when it comes to computer playing, so I really only let him play on the computer if he is learning something. There are so many online educational websites out there today and honestly, a lot of them are pretty lame. Over… Continue reading Top 5 Online Learning Websites for Preschoolers
Do-a-Dot Markers Review
Several months ago I posted a review about Walmart’s Paint Dab Markers, which are like Do-a-dot brand markers, but cheaper. You can read the review if you want, but overall I hated the Paint Dab Markers. I was so frustrated with them after a few months, that I determined I would just buy the real… Continue reading Do-a-Dot Markers Review
Hexbug Nano Review
With the upcoming Easter season everyone is looking for gifts for their kids. If you have boys I’m sure you are well aware that most of their toys seem to be based around violence. It can be hard to find gifts that aren’t violence related that are still “cool”. Well, one of the best ideas I have… Continue reading Hexbug Nano Review
Scotch Laminator Review for Home and Preschool
What is a good, small laminator that I can use for my home, preschool, or homeschool? I purchased the Scotch Thermal laminator in July 2012 and have had it for 6 months now. I bought it to laminate a bunch of activities from the Letter of the Week curriculum from Confessions of a Homeschooler. Since… Continue reading Scotch Laminator Review for Home and Preschool
How to Make Homemade Bathtub Crayons
About a year ago, I was introduced to bathtub crayons. I was very intrigued by the concept that kids could play with crayons for the bath. Little Bear went through a stage in his life where he hated baths. Luckily, some fun bath toys quickly remedied that problem, but I wish I had known about… Continue reading How to Make Homemade Bathtub Crayons