You know you’ve been blogging for a long time when you think of an idea, google it (to ensure it’s kind of creative and unique) and find you have already written about that topic. Not once, but twice. Ha!! An oldie, but a goodie – and with a nature twist, today I bring you ……
Playing Card Puzzles {3 Ways!}
Who is looking for something fun, quick, and easy to prep to give those kids a bit of independent quiet time? Me! Always me. Every single time, it’s going to be me. I feel as though I am channeling N’Sync … It’s Gonna Be Me. (Know what I mean? Or are you too young to…
A Nature Craft full of Engineering and Math
We are officially on summer holidays here! That is not to say that we actually completed all of the core skill work I intended us to, but we are done all the same. The summer sun, garden, and pool are all calling our names – and that file folder work is certainly not. It’s kind…
Play and Learn with Bandaid art and activities for kids!
Remember the other day when I shared with you how Norah absolutely loves Bandaids right now? Well, no surprise, she still does. Bandaids are actually awesome for developing all sorts of skills in young children. They are a great sensory experience and fabulous for building fine motor skills and hand dexterity too. Today I thought…
Geo Board Bath Mat
Well, here’s a unique post for you. If you join me on my Facebook page often (and if you don’t, please do! http://www.facebook.com/HowWeeLearn) you may know I have been wanting to make a Geo Board for my kids. Sometimes I will read far too much about a project, look at tons of gorgeous photos, and…
A Bandaid Letter Sort!
Are you ready to dive into some name letter learning? Or maybe matching uppercase and lowercase letters. Or perhaps counting, adding, or multiplying? Or maybe you are just here for the ‘sticky’ puns. No matter what you are after, this awesome bandaid activity has it! Norah has recently become fascinated (completely obsessed) with bandaids. Bandaids…
Homemade Cards for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Now is the best time to plan ahead and help your kids make some Father’s Day cards for their Dad and/or Father figures. Below are 30 of the best Father’s Day cards for kids to make from around the web! This year there will be a few more…
10 Week Summer Learning Bundles
When did the idea of ‘school work’ become bad? I mean, why is it so frowned upon to have children do school work in the summer time? I suppose I might be coming at things from a different angle since we homeschool and ensure we live a very balanced life in regards to school work….
DIRT Playdough Recipe
If there is one thing I know (and somedays around here I feel like it might be the only thing I truly know), it is how to make a mean batch of playdough. From my incredibly frugal beginnings making homemade playdough with my firstborn because I wouldn’t dare spend money on something I could make,…
My FREE Summer Journal
How about we keep a summer journal this year?! And how about I make it easy peasy (and free, too). Sound like a fun way to get a little bit of writing practice in? I totally thought so, which is why I have created this Free Printable Summer Journal, complete with writing prompts! Well, I…