Dots and Squares and Sprouts are two games in my 'waiting time' arsenal (at least, when I have access to paper and a pencil.) What are some of...
Sprouts Paper Game (for preschoolers and early elementary)
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Dots and squares Paper Game
Mar 3, 2014
The other day 5 year old Sweet Pea was sitting with me at the table while I enjoyed my hot cocoa (he drank his rather quickly!) I grabbed a piece of...
Color snow play
Feb 28, 2014
Indoor snow playRemember the other day when I posted about painting snow? I had totally forgotten that I typed everything 5 year old Sweet Pea was...
Loneliness
Feb 26, 2014
I'm feeling a little guilty today. See, I have this knee 'condition' for which I should work out regularly. I've also had this little cold for about...
Indoor Snow
Feb 25, 2014
Painted SnowMy 5 year old is really getting tired of the bitter cold, having a cold and not being able to go outside and play. He loves the snow, so...
Waiting for the bus
Feb 17, 2014
These bitterly cold mornings keep us indoors while waiting for the bus. Once that door opens and Cutie Pie leaves, Sweet Pea and I spend a few...
Easy Last Minute Valentine
Feb 13, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day! Just thought I'd share this really quick and easy Valentine's note that you or your preschooler can do in a jiffy! I'm sure...
Marshmallow Fun
Feb 13, 2014
I posted earlier this week about Sweet Pea building with marshmallows and toothpicks. I thought I'd build on that a bit (get it) and share what else...
Marshmallow Building
Feb 11, 2014
Marshmallow BuildingI gave Sweet Pea some toothpicks and mini marshmallows yesterday. This is what happened..."This time I'm going to make a...
Block Building Challenge
Jan 30, 2014
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...
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...