A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. This week I wanted to remind you how simple activities with little ones can be. The boys were gathering up some stones and pine cones while outside, and Ben (2) decided to build a house with them. Exploring with “loose parts” is wonderful…
Frozen Snack!
We were nestled in a few days ago on a chilly, drizzly day. The type of day that just makes you sleepy. The type of day absolutely perfect for snuggling little ones while watching a show or two. While my littlest had his nap, me and my middle-guy were watching a Sid the Science Kid….
Balloons on the Trampoline {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture! I do have a post for you all about Sammy’s Ultimate Outdoor Birthday party. I hope to post it Monday, but in the meantime here is one super simple, but amazingly fun idea for a birthday party – or really anytime! Balloons on…
Make a Sandwich Bag Compost
Earth Day is coming up (April 22nd, just a few days away) making this idea perfect for today! The idea of composting is AMAZING – taking food waste and garbage, turning it into rich soil, to then grow food again. AMAZING! But it is tough for children to really understand this. It takes time ……
Super Cool Walking Water
We are settling into a new rhythm around here. We are generally outside more, the littlest of my wild ones is just coming out of his nap time, and I have been busy with our summer farming plans. All of that is to tell you that this amazingly awesome science project for kids I am…
To Get ‘Em Moving on a Rainy Day
Is there anything better than a spring rain? After the long, cold winter, we welcome that spring rain around here. Washing away all the snow and ice, getting the ground ready for our plants. We really do welcome the rain. At least the first rain. And the second. Maybe even the third. But come that…
How are Stalactites Formed? A Scientific Demonstration
The love of science is alive and well in our house right now. Both boys love everything dinosaur right now, with a fascination for space (amazingly awesome) close behind. I thought it was a great time to do some simple science experiments. We will be doing one with walking water soon, but today I think…
The Classic Tin Can Telephone {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is a photo. But most times I just can’t help myself. Do you remember this childhood classic? Two tin cans with holes punched in the top (we hammered in nails and then removed them), a piece of string knotted on the inside of the can, some…
Gardening Activities for Kids
I was taking a peek at this post to help me sort out our garden just a little bit more. Since we are going REALLY big this year, I am trying to be REALLY organized. I had forgot the name of the website we use to find out when our seeds should be sown –…
Snowball Faces
I will not talk to you about the weather we have been having. I will spare you my complaining, and there are really no words anyway. It is not cold or even frigid. I don’t think we have a word in the English language for this kind of weather. That being said, I have muttered…