I cannot wait for summer! The warmth of the sun, days immersed in nature, summer camp crafts, and creating magical memories for my little ones. This year, we’re going to use Summer Camp at Home as the backbone of our summer. With it, we read a short story before bedtime and enjoy a craft or…
Summer Camp Activities for Big Kids
Summer is such a special time for kids. It should be about making memories, playing outside, and exploring the world around us. Last week on the blog, I shared a deep dive into Summer Camp at Home Little Kids Edition and how some of my most cherished childhood memories revolved around the summers at home,…
A Review of Summer Camp at Home
Some of my favorite childhood memories are the summers spent at home—learning about butterflies and bees, stargazing while camping in the backyard, chasing frogs at the pond, picking wildflowers, and feeding the birds on our hikes. I wanted to create those same magical moments for my own children and so much more! Which is why…
Learning Letter Sounds with a Weather Activity
There has been lots of talk about the weather happening! Warm and sunny one day, cold and raining the next day. We all just seem to gravitate towards small talk about the weather. It may just be me, but I love it! The weather is a wonderful topic to spark learning with little ones! Whether…
10 Winter Solstice Crafts and Activities for Kids
The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It’s a great time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun and educational activities for your little ones! Winter solstice crafts and activities like nature journaling can help children appreciate the beauty and significance of this time of year. …
Halloween Games for Kids
Halloween! It will be here before I know it. Costumes have been decided (well, one for sure, and the second keeps changing between a hockey player or a baseball player—my money is on a combo of the two). Crafts have already begun, and this year, we will be hosting a Halloween party—which means… Halloween Games…
Nature Scavenger Hunt (with Printable!)
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? And a scavenger hunt in nature is even better! Today I am so excited to bring you some nature scavenger hunts for kids with a FREE Scavenger Hunt Printable (to make that fun and learning even easier). Scavenger hunts are such a wonderful tool for all sorts of…
Preschool Scavenger Hunts: 5 Fun, No Prep Ideas!
One of my favorite activities to enjoy with preschoolers is a simple walk. Whether it’s a walk to the park, a walk around the neighborhood, or a walk on some nature trails, the fresh air lifts our spirits and presents so many learning opportunities. Especially when you have one of these no-prep preschool scavenger hunts…
How to Make a Nature Fairy Door
This week, I have been sharing some fun beach activities for preschoolers, including ideas from Nature School for how to use a muffin tray at the beach. Nature School uses things like sand, sticks, flowers, and water to help teach your preschooler all sorts of skills through play. Today, I’m going to share one of…
Beach Activities for Preschoolers with a Muffin Tray!
Beach days are relatively stress-free for us now, but back when my boys were preschoolers? This mama was more than a touch frazzled on beach day. Getting everyone changed into bathing suits, packing enough snacks and water, carrying the cooler and all of the towels and blankets and hats to our chosen spot at the…