I had given my boys a challenge to build something new out of blocks.Sweet Pea happened to have his hex bug next to him, so as he pondered out loud...
Block Building Challenge
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Tooth Fairy in disguise
Jan 28, 2014
"Mommy, are you the tooth fairy?" Said by my 5 year old after his older brother asked why the tooth fairy didn't take the note he had written and...
Interpreting Music
Jan 27, 2014
My boys are clamoring all over their makeshift "Cuddlebug Island" listening to the soundtrack from Jurassic Park.I'm sitting here pretending...
L is for LEGO building fun
Jan 23, 2014
Do your kids love LEGOs as much as mine? I absolutely love that they love them so much, however, they absolutely greatly dislike taking their...
L is for Listening – a game
Jan 21, 2014
Echo drumming listening gameThe other day I made a special afternoon treat of chocolate chip cookies. When the timer went off the boys both came...
L is for (Q-tip) Letters
Jan 20, 2014
Four year old Sweet Pea is getting pretty good at writing his letters, when he's in the mood. Sometimes he likes to paint them with a brush or write...
When you talk with your child…
Jan 13, 2014
When you talk with your child are you really just talking to them?Are you engaging them in conversation? Giving them time to answer questions, to...
Rainy/Snowy Day Indoor Fun – Magnetic Letters
Jan 9, 2014
As you know, Sweet Pea has been learning his letters at home and at preschool for a while now. I thought it would be fun to share a few ways we've...
Rainy/Snowy Day Indoor Fun – Stuffed Animals Photoshoot
Jan 7, 2014
The Weather here hasn't been very play-outdoor friendly lately and Sweet Pea is going a little bonkers being inside. We've been going to the area...
Rainy/Snowy Day Indoor Fun – Sense of Hearing Game
Jan 6, 2014
Have you been affected by this bitter cold and snowy weather? Are your kids going bonkers being stuck inside like mine?Here's a sense of hearing...
Roller Coaster Building – teamwork
Dec 16, 2013
"Roller coasters need to go straight down, How will we do that?"(block fell) Maybe that block was too heavy."No we have to push that block into...
D is for Doctor
Dec 10, 2013
Sweet Pea's preschool made the cutest little doctor kits when they were learning the letter D! I just had to share!You'll need black, white and red...