Sensory play doesn’t need to be complicated. Going for a walk outside and feeling the grass with little hands and bare feet, stopping to smell the flowers, crunching up those Fall leaves, listening to the birds as they fly south, all of these things are awesome sensory activities for preschoolers to enjoy in Fall! In…
The Ultimate No Cook Playdough Recipe
Sometimes it is fabulous to have a trick or two up your sleeve for when you need a quick craft or activity to save the day. My ULTIMATE, Easy, No Cook Playdough Recipe is definitely one trick that needs to be up there friends. Five minutes to make, and lasts for 6 months! I am…
Books that Explore the Seven Continents for Kids!
I was never good at Geography. Do you know why? When I was in Grade 3, I was given a test to find out my preliminary knowledge about where things were located on a map, and I received 4/50. From that moment on, I deemed myself terrible at Geography and shied away from learning all…
Popsicle Stick Crafts: 35 Fun Things for Kids to Make & Do
Do you know what is almost TOO simple for a crafting supply? Popsicle sticks. If you don’t have any on hand, I highly recommend that you get a package so you and your kids can have fun with these popsicle stick crafts and activities! For this post, I’ve searched the internet for some of the…
Homemade Cards for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Now is the best time to plan ahead and help your kids make some homemade cards for Father’s Day for their Dad and/or Father figures. Below are 30 of the best Father’s Day cards for kids to make from around the web! Making these cards with our little…
Making Knight’s Armour (Pretend Play Idea)
If your child loves superheroes and saving the day, learning about knights and castles during the medieval times is going to be an absolute blast. In this fun activity from our Kindergarten at Home Curriculum, your child will develop and strengthen their fine motor skills as they enjoy some pretend play and create suits of…
An Independent Activity for Toddlers: Make a Tupperware Train!
Can toddlers really (really) enjoy independent activities? Yes! Just ask the growing numbers of families in my Quiet Time Club! With a little bit of work, some time, and ensuring the ‘5 Golden Rules’ are followed, toddler and preschoolers can have enjoy independent activities and quiet time every single day with glowing success! But, why…
Educational Toys for Toddlers
As a seasoned teacher and homeschooling Mom of 4, I have certainly learned a thing or two about educational toys for toddlers! Which ones are really worth the investment? Which ones really get used and played with? Which ones stand the test of time? I am so glad you asked! As you might know, I…
Out of this World Books about Constellations and Stars
Let’s play a little game! What do Draco the Dragon, Orion and his star-filled belt, and Ursa Major have in common, but The Big Dipper does not? They are constellations! Did you know that the Big Dipper is not classified as a constellation? I only learned that fact when reading some awesome books about constellations…
How to Learn to Write
Are you ready for a walk down memory lane? Well, it is only my memory, so I suppose it’s more like a walk down story lane. And just to warn you, it might be a little bit of a lengthy walk. Please feel free to skip down the lane (ha!) until I get to the…
