The warm weather is here! Well, actually today it is not here – but when I got this post ready it was. So I will pretend. Because seriously – it’s MAY. It’s time to make up for the long cold winter where we spent way too much time inside. But it can be a little…
Incredible Woodworking Projects for Handy Kids!
Do you have a handy kid? All of my little ones amaze me with what they are capable of (when I give them the opportunity to show me, that is). And woodworking projects are no exception! Madeline didn’t have too many opportunities when she was little, I’m afraid to say. I cringed with the idea…
Can you fix it? (A Photo on Friday)
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. Happy Friday friends! This week Sam was home with a bug again. One of those bugs that seem to go on and on and on. Near the end of the week he was feeling pretty good, but still had a fever, so he…
A Mapping Scavenger Hunt!
What a weekend! It was full to the brim, and full of snow too. So much so, in fact, that we wound up without internet for quite some time. Given that our phone, television, and pretty much any other electronic entertainment we have runs off internet it was kind of like Little House on the…
Waldorf in our Home
We are beginning to move full swing into the holiday season and I have been planning the two weeks we will all be at home. With some down time I thought it would be a great chance to plan a few activities with my little ones, and since I do love all things Waldorf, I…
12 Field Trips that could Change the World
I wrote yesterday about my intent to homeschool my boys for awhile using the Oak Meadow Curriculum. Good news — today that is still the plan. With all my uncertainty and wavering on the decision to educate my boys myself, I have been focusing on my “Why”. Why is it, really, that I want to…
Learning with Siphons in the Water Table
If you should happen to have an old garden hose, or a spare garden hose, have I got an activity sure to keep your little ones happy, learning, and cool this summer! Cut up that water hose and turn it into a siphon. I wrote all about it over on CBC parents last week. My…
8 Awesomely FUN Trampoline Games
We were hesitant to purchase a trampoline. My boys are rather rowdy, and one little one tends to be a bit accident prone, making me think twice about a trampoline. Or three times. Even four. By the fifth thought, and a lot of convincing and promises of safety, we found ourselves owning a trampoline. The…
Easter Weekend Activities and Crafts!
Looking for Easter crafts and activities for the weekend? Well, look no further! Um – well, actually look just a little further down the page. Here are some awesome Easter activities to keep everyone happy and spending time together this weekend. Easter activities for preschoolers, toddlers, and big kids too! 1. Easter Egg Potato Stamping. …
Science Experiments for Kids: Experimenting with Ice
Today was day 4 of Science Experiments for Kids in our house. It was a warm day here, so the kids decided it would be a great day to play with some ice. I prepared for this science experiment by freezing water in a bunch of different containers. I wanted many different shapes and…