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
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
Indoor snow play Remember the other day when I posted about painting snow? I had totally forgotten that I typed everything 5 year old Sweet Pea was...
Remembering Winter
Spring is not here yet. I'm yearning for it. I love the snow, but with the weather getting warmer, then colder, then warmer then snowing again I'm...
Loneliness
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
Painted Snow My 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,...
What do you do on Winter break?
This past week was winter break for us. No school means we have everyone home and I love it! Well, except for the fact that it's when everyone...
What do you do on Winter break?
This past week was winter break for us. No school means we have everyone home and I love it! Well, except for the fact that it's when everyone...
Waiting for the bus
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
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
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
Marshmallow Building I gave Sweet Pea some toothpicks and mini marshmallows yesterday. This is what happened... "This time I'm going to make a...