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….
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…
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…
Stairway Marble Run
Sometimes I think of an activity, think it is going to be amazing, think my little guys will go nuts for it – and they don’t. This, as it turns out, was one of those activities. So why, you might rightfully be asking yourself, would I be sharing it with you today? Why would I…
Preserving Leaves with the Little Ones
Are you tired of me writing about leaves yet? I apologize if you are – this will be our last post on leaves for awhile. I hope. The boys are still busy spending a lot of their days collecting, sorting, and otherwise consumed with the huge array of autumn leaves on the farm. Logically, a…
AMAZING DIY Kids Forts!
When my now 11 year old daughter was very little, she absolutely loved forts. It didn’t really matter what they were made of – elaborate with sheets, blankets, and Christmas lights … or as simple as a box. It was something about having a place of her own. A small, cozy spot that only she…
Build-a-Dump Truck Craft – It Really Works!
Looking to make a dump truck craft that really works? So were we – so we did – and it works! Last week I wrote about 22 Amazing egg carton crafts for kids, and in that post was an idea from Rub Some Dirt on it Blog, on building a dump truck. Have a click…
An Invitation to Play in the Rain
We had a few rainy days this week. When it is drizzly, we often will still head outside to play in the rain – usually some puddle splashing or bike riding, but when it is quite rainy we generally stay indoors and play indoor rainy day activities (like this ultimate rainy day fun one!) But…
