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…
Printable Butterfly Worksheets
With more time being spent outside, we are seeing more and more butterflies! These magical little creatures are so mesmerizing and intriguing that I thought we should create some free printable butterfly worksheets to share with you. A few years ago, we hatched monarch caterpillars. It is such a wonderful learning experience and actually very…
Learning Activities for 2 Year Olds
Two-year-olds love to learn, and they learn best through play and exploration. In this post, I’ve rounded up some of the best learning activities for 2-year-olds from across the web. These simple activities will help your toddler develop the skills needed for preschool and beyond—skills like fine motor skills, gross motor skills, language development, early…
The Best Online Piano Lessons for Kids
I am excited to partner with Simply Piano to bring you this post on Online Piano Lessons for Kids! It was a particularly icy cold winter day and we were particularly cold and bored. Too cold to be out for long, but not much new happening in the house. It was the perfect recipe for…
Art Project for Kindergarten
Looking for the perfect art project for kindergarten? Search no further—this project has it all! Soap carving is a wonderful activity for young children, offering a range of benefits beyond just the fun of creating with their hands. While your child is carving their soap, they will be: Developing fine motor skills Flexing their creativity…
Quiet Play Ideas for Kids with Syringes!
Welcome to this month’s glimpse into the Quiet Time Club! As you might know, each month we choose 5 crafting supplies and base an entire month worth of Quiet Time Play Ideas off of those 5 materials. Typically these materials are ones found in a crafting cupboard (pompoms, elastics, popsicle sticks), but once in awhile…
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Button Bracelets!
I really don’t think it matters who you are, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that ALL Mothers love sweet homemade gifts for Mother’s Day. And I have an awesome Mother’s Day gift idea for you. This one is nice and simple to make. My 3-year-old daughter was able to make…
