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
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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
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
School Room Tour and Organization Ideas
What are some organization ideas for all of my school supplies, tot trays, desk and chairs, etc? Back in September my family moved to a beautiful new home and we now (finally) have a separate school room. It has been so wonderful to have a separate room for all of our tot trays, school supplies,… Continue reading School Room Tour and Organization Ideas
Halloween Book Activity
Reading to and with your children is such an important part of development. We wanted to start doing a few book activities along with book reading to add to the fun. We thought starting with a Halloween themed book would be great for this time of year! I loved the book Room on the Broom… Continue reading Halloween Book Activity
Cause and Effect – Guest Post
Author Bio: Rachel is an ex-babysitting pro as well as a professional writer and blogger. She is a graduate from Iowa State University and currently writes for www.babysitting.net. She welcomes questions/comments which can be sent to [email protected]. How Can I Teach My Child About Cause and Effect? Some parents tend to forget that aspects of life… Continue reading Cause and Effect – Guest Post
Back to School Clothes: Wardrobe Tips
What kind of back to school clothes should I buy that will create cute school outfits? The time has come for some back to school clothes shopping. Although my husband keeps reminding me that it’s really only “to school” for us since this is Little Bear’s first year of public school. I guess he forgets… Continue reading Back to School Clothes: Wardrobe Tips
When to Teach What Part 2
When should I teach my child patterns, sight words, cutting and pasting, etc.? Back in March, I wrote the first When to Teach What post which covers colors, shapes, letters, and more. Since then, it has consistently been one of the most popular posts on this blog, so I thought it would be helpful to… Continue reading When to Teach What Part 2
How to Make a Wind Chime – Spring Craft
About a week ago I did a fun wind lesson with my kiddies. We talked about the wind and observed how different objects changed when they were in the wind as opposed to inside. During the lesson, one of the objects we observed was a wind chime from the dollar store. Unfortunately, it did not… Continue reading How to Make a Wind Chime – Spring Craft
