It’s so easy for kids to back slide in their math skills when they’re out of school in the summer months. Many students score lower on fall assessments than they had the spring before because of the summer slide. Just being intentional about having kids use their math skills can […]
Have you ever picked your own blueberries? I think it’s one of the best experiences for kids. They get to see where berries come from. They get some fresh air and time with nature, and there’s even a snack provided! We no longer live in a place with access to […]
My preschooler has begun working on basic addition skills, so I created this winter hat activity as a way for her to practice adding up to ten. If you are working with a young child on basic addition, they may enjoy this “Make Ten: Winter Hat Addition” activity. It’s simple […]
As I’ve mentioned before, we love all things Valentine’s around here. I’ve been coming up with fun and educational ways for my 4 year old to play with candy conversation hearts. I thought it would be fun for her to work on some math skills by making candy […]
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. One of the signs of spring is the sight of mallard ducks with their ducklings. Our recent sighting of these feathered friends has inspired me to pull out our copy of Make Way for Ducklings by Robert […]
I’ve discovered that kids of all ages love playing with plastic Easter eggs. Since the eggs only come out of the closet once a year, the novelty just doesn’t wear off. I bring ours out early and we keep them out for almost a month after Easter. Here are some […]
I love the hearts and flowers and everything else related to Valentine’s Day! So I created a couple of fun printables for my daughter to practice her counting. If you have toddlers or preschoolers practicing their early counting skills, feel free to download these heart printables. (You’ll find the links […]
Pooky and I love all the fun decorations that come with Valentine’s Day. And I love the Target $1 bins. When the two come together, it makes for a ton of fun. Last year I bought some foam hearts and stickers which we used for various activities. I saved […]
I originally shared this as a guest post on Domain of the Mad Mommy. If you haven’t been over to her site, you should check it out. You’ll find great tips and ideas doled out in a candid and humorous spirit. Since we got our first snow of the season, […]
We recently took Pooky to the pumpkin patch at “The Farm” just outside the city. It was such a good outdoor experience, even though the weather wasn’t perfect. It’s a real pumpkin patch at the end of the corn fields. In addition to picking pumpkins, there are many other things […]
