Close to a decade ago I had a 15 year old son. Cell phones at that time were becoming the norm for most teens but they were still used for making phone calls to parents and friends and as a new portable way to listen to listen to music. It was not the constant social […]
It is so much fun to make crafts with your kids. Making crafts that you both can play with is even better! Slime is really easy to make so it is a good craft for younger kids to help with or a fast craft for older children. Afterward, it is fun to play with too. […]
Paleo Mixed Berry Coconut Creamsicles from Peace Love & Low Carb 3 Ingredient Banana Berry Ice Cream from Creative Green Living A Healthy Chocolate Mockshake from Snappy Gourmet 7 Infused Water Recipes from Recipes from a Pantry How to Make Homemade Ice Cream in a Can from Home Cooking Memories 9 Delicious Infused Water Recipes […]
If I can’t find the resources I need, I will make my own with exactly what I want. I’ve seen 1st grade comprehension stories with topics so boring that no child will retain the information. So, I made stories about exciting topics like toys, puppies, snacks, kitties and more. I also wanted stories that were […]
The brand new trailer and poster for Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Aladdin,” directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott, is here! This incredible major motion picture “Aladdin” flies into theaters nationwide May 24, 2019! I took my kids to see the original animated Aladdin movie when they are young […]
Children learn an incredible amount during their kindergarten year. Keep their natural curiosity and love of learning going strong over the summer with educational toys. Gifted Learning Flash Cards – Thinking & Problem-Solving for Kindergarten – Gifted & Talented Educational Toy These cards will strengthen your child’s abilities in the following areas: Critical Thinking, Creative […]
When the kids are out of school, they will need some mindful activities that provide beneficial learning. Here are some toys that will keep help them get smarter over the summer and give them an advantage when they return to school in the fall. Melissa & Doug See & Spell Learning Toy (Developmental Toys, Wooden […]
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago (2100 Patriot Boulevard in Glenview) announced today it would bring their pop-up satellite Museum to the Round Lake Beach Cultural Arts and Civic Center (2007 N. Civic Center Way). The pop-up will feature elements from the “Animal Secrets” exhibition (last on view at Kohl Children’s Museum in 2018) including […]
This is STEP 1 in the Multi-media Art activity and lesson themed for St. Patrick’s Day. You can see the finished project here and find the other steps there as well. For Step One you will need: light weight white paper, green paint, paint brush, scissors, pencil and clear plastic wrap. GO HERE to see Original Post. First […]
Friday, October 18, 2013 I love the ice cream themed sensory bins that I made. They are so fun and colorful. Although not shown, I used clean, empty ice cream containers to store the pom poms, Easter grass and colored rice. The cool thing is that not just the preschoolers, but even the boys and […]
