As a kid, I spent more time outside than in. When summer rolled around, I would only visit my house to use the restroom and occasionally get a good night’s sleep. The neighbor kids and I would make a HUGE list of all the things we could do to fill our time. Featured prominently on […]
What to Do with Kids in Charleston, South Carolina
There’s no hiding the fact that I’m a darn Yankee. Grew up in Chicago; I love snow and have a hard time being patient. I’ve lived in Texas for four years and I still can’t remember to say “Ma’am” and “Sir”. Though I must say, the “ya’ll” has its addictive appeal. But even before I lived in […]
Physics for Kids: Pulleys and Weights and Simple Machines
Say the word “Physics” and many adults are transported back to a nightmareish high school memory. But physics isn’t just for torturing teenagers or reserved for super geniuses. Physics can and should be enjoyed by kids of all ages! Get their imaginations soaring with this demonstration of simple machines using pulleys. This can be a […]
Engineering with Food: Preschool STEM
What do bananas and engineering have in common? Little kids LOVE them! This simple STEM activity for preschoolers is great for budding little engineers. Less than a minute to set up and hours of fun! Supplies: Mini Marshmallows Apples (Chopped) Bananas (Sliced) Toothpicks Any other food that suits your fancy! Instructions: Lay out the […]
Play Dough Color Mixing: Valentine’s Object Lesson
It’s a month to focus on LOVE. Did you know you can help kids learn about love and acceptance with a simple play dough object lesson? Get all the fun details by reading my guest post on Pre-K Pages. So teach your kids about friendship while they get their fingers a little messy! Happy Valentine’s […]
Snowflake Crafts and Activities
Apparently I’m the only adult alive that LOVES snow. Unfortunately, I live in Texas. To ease my sorrow over the lack of white fluffy stuff, I complied this round up of snowflake crafts, sensory play, learning activities, and even yummy snowflake TREATS! You’ll be sure to find WARM ways to enjoy the snow and winter! […]
Christmas Nativity Activities for Kids
Christmas can get complicated quickly. So much fun and chaos gets packed into one month. And the awe and wonder of the incarnation, God becoming man for us, can get lost in the shuffle. These Christmas Nativity activities are a great way to refocus and open up discussion with your kids about the true meaning […]
Christmas Sensory Play
I’m convinced that one of the reasons we all cherish Christmas is how the season just delights our senses! Let your children explore and create their own holiday memories with these awesome Christmas sensory play ideas! Links that are featured in the image have an asterisk. Sensory Bins Sugar Cookie Sensory Rice from Frogs, […]
Best Board Games for Occupational Therapy
Inside you’ll find: the best occupational therapy games you can do with traditional board games! When your child has special needs, you try and use EVERY moment as a way to help them overcome and grow. If your child struggles with hand strength, bilateral coordination, sensory input, visual discernment, or other fine motor issues, these […]
Monster Activities for Preschoolers
I’m not a huge fan of Halloween. With little kids, I’m constantly shielding them from some genuinely scary stuff! But lately we’ve been able to put a fun twist on these odd creatures to help our kiddos get over the fear. With these monster activities for preschoolers, monsters can be fun and silly again! They’re also a […]