The nice thing about having a large set of foam letters as well as a small set, is that you can play indoor letter hopscotch by making dice with the...
Indoor Letter Hopscotch
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Ice ornaments
Jan 13, 2015
I don't know about where you are, but in my area it is sooooo cold! Cold enough for people to be doing those experiments you hear about every winter...
Be Intentional about Playtime
Jan 12, 2015
Last week I invited you to join me in making our lives a little more positive, being more prepared for each day. More 'intentional' if you will....
Christmas Traditions
Dec 10, 2014
It seems like every family celebrates Christmas in some way in their home, whether atheist, Jewish, African or Christ followers. Each involves...
Getting Kids Moving Indoors
Dec 8, 2014
As I sit writing this it is 20 degrees outside with a light wind that makes it feel -50! It seems like a good day to post a variety of ways I keep...
Melted Crayon Homemade Ornaments
Dec 5, 2014
Have you been enjoying this week of simple homemade Christmas ornaments you and your child can make together? This last one I'm sharing seems like...
More Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Dec 4, 2014
Continuing with the idea of homemade Christmas ornaments, here are some baked dough ornaments we made and adorned to use as gifts. Being a...
Homemade Ornaments
Dec 2, 2014
Every year we try a craft for Christmas. Last year we made stars and some other ornaments that we gave as gifts. The stars are so simple to make and...
Sweet Pea is Six!
Dec 1, 2014
Thanksgiving break is never a relaxing time for us. We celebrate Sweet Pea's birthday, celebrate Thanksgiving twice (once with each family) then...
Letter R is for Roll
Apr 28, 2014
Five year old Sweet Pea and I are still reviewing the alphabet in various ways throughout the week. Letter R was especially fun and lends itself to...
F is for Foil
Apr 23, 2014
Since we're nearing the end of the school year I've been recapping some letters with Sweet Pea as we learn new ones.Last week we reviewed the letter...
Four Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Preschoolers
Apr 8, 2014
Yesterday I posted about a simple LEGO activity I engaged 5 year old Sweet Pea with last week. Today I'm sharing a few scavenger hunt ideas for the...