Have you ever thought about how to use curriculum, but also keep it child-centered and discovery based? That’s been one of my biggest struggles as a credentialed teacher and mom- teaching my little ones in a way that’s fun and engaging for them, but also helping them be prepared for […]
Slime. It’s ooey. It’s gooey. It’s all the rage. And, when you have a little scientist who loves her experiments, this is loads of fun. {This post contains affiliate links.} So, what is MindWare’s Science Academy: Slime Lab? The Science Academy: Slime Lab is a box that comes with everything […]
It’s easy to get caught up in everything going on this time of year. After all, we don’t want to miss out on anything, from pumpkin patches to trunk or treats and fall festivals, and we certainly don’t want our children to miss out on all the fun. So, how […]
Simple Science is the new sexy! Say, what!? Simple science is the new sexy!? What does that have to do with toddlers? Stick with me for a minute. 🙂 Have you seen the movement about strong being the new sexy? And moms being strong and that it’s a […]
Busy Bags for Toddlers and Preschoolers are Simple AND Fun! What can we do with $12 in items from a dollar store? Lots! 😉 But, we’ll focus on busy bags for toddlers and preschoolers today*. 🙂 What are “busy bags?” They’re portable activities that keep little ones “busy” or […]
9 Benefits of Toddler Science Activities The thought of “doing science” can be intimidating. After all, most of us probably didn’t like science class when we were in school (personally, I despised my science classes and struggled with many of them), so why do science now? Benefits of science […]
Painted Rocks Painted, whaaat? Yup. Painted rocks. My littles LOVE to paint rocks. So, why not give it a try? First, why paint? It allows children to express themselves and be creative. It’s fun. It provides a safe and fun way for children to experiment and think through various […]
A little more Frozen Fun… Ice is something we often overlook as something for our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to play with and have fun with. But, it’s actually quite fun for them to play with. It’s a great sensory experience (temperature and how things feel) and it’s taste-safe. […]
Spring is a great time to get outside and do a little nature walk! We grabbed some magnifying glasses, treasure buckets (any container will do), a list of things to look for, and some friends and set out on a walk to see what we could find. While it was […]
Spring is almost here! Yay! And, that means we need to get our seeds going or we won’t have a garden. Ok, that’s a bit extreme because we can go buy starter plants, or whatever they’re called. But, I want Sweet Pea to see how plants form and watch them […]
10 Easy ways to Play and Learn with Boxes I’m always looking for ways to get the most out of something (aren’t we all?!), and I remembered that kids love boxes, and we always have some lying around. So, I started saving our boxes and other recyclables so that Sweet […]
Marble runs are great for open-ended building. They’re an example of a STEM toy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). And, they’re a lot of fun, both for the kids and the adults. But, what are the benefits to marble runs, besides fun the whole family can enjoy? […]