Earlier this week, I introduced you to one of my favorite resources. I know I say that a lot… BUT this one has a special place in my heart. Raising Kind, Caring, Good Kids was created after some particularly trying times in our own home. These were times when some of our little ones did…
STEM Building Challenges: 12 Fun Ideas to Try!
What do the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Great Pyramid of Giza have in common? They are famous world landmarks with beautiful architecture. I want to help ignite your child’s curiosity about buildings, architecture, and engineering. So today, I have 12 extraordinary STEM building challenges to…
Architecture Activity: Build the Great Wall of China!
Do you know all 7 Wonders of the World and what makes them so special? I want to ignite your child’s curiosity about some of the wonders of the world and the fantastic architecture that goes along with them. I know one great way to ignite learning in children is through hands-on activities. This fun…
Valentine’s Day Activity | Celtic Heart Knot
I love Love and I love Valentine’s Day! It’s such a great time to show your admiration toward friends and family. Well, I guess we should do that all the time, BUT February 14th makes it that little bit extra special. And with any holiday, it is, of course, always a great time for crafting!…
Setting Goals with Children: 5 Tips for Success!
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I make goals. I am a big believer in setting (and reaching) goals, and I want to instill this in my kids as well. Goals are not the be-all and end-all, they need to be flexible. But I also know that they can be amazingly effective. This speaks to…
Crafts for Selling: 10 Fun and Creative Craft Ideas
Do your kids enjoy crafts? Have they ever wanted to earn some money? Even better, have they ever considered starting their own business? I have some fantastic crafts for selling ideas that kids can create as a fun and engaging way to kick off their very own business. Crafts for Selling: 10 Fun and Creative…
10 Books to Inspire Children to Start Your Own Business
Children can start their own businesses, too! Or what I like to call ‘Kid-Preneurs.’ Starting a business can be a fun and educational experience for children. It encourages them to think critically and creatively while also helping them understand the value of money and hard work. In my Start Your Own Business Family Unit Study,…
Sensory Activity for Preschoolers: Free the Frozen Beads!
Frozen sensory play is a great way to keep little ones entertained and engaged. This sensory activity for preschoolers uses ice and beads to create a fun, interactive sensory setup that’s fabulous for building fine motor skills! This activity is inspired by one of the activities in Play into Kindergarten Readiness, my preschool program. In…
Top 20 Educational Songs for 2-Year-Olds
Music is a powerful tool in early childhood education. Songs for 2-year-olds should capture their attention, make learning fun, and help reinforce essential concepts in an engaging way. In this blog post, I rounded up 20 of the Best Educational Songs for Toddlers that cover a wide range of topics, from rhyming, to colors and animals,…
Four Season Craft for Toddlers | Make a Sensory Tree!
Learning about the seasons is a wonderful way to lay the foundation for a deeper connection to nature. There is so much connected to the seasons! From the weather, to the cyclical nature of life, to the adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive and thrive throughout the year… A good four season craft…
