Creating a home that's nourishing, creative, and fun through crafts, kids activities, learning activities, and lots of family fun.
Since my youngest daughter is heading into first grade in the fall, we've been focusing a lot on ways to learn sight words. She's got a great handle on some, but as you know, there are many to learn. We're trying to keep up the practice ...
I'm a writer, so punctuation comes naturally. It seems like it's something I've always known. But, I know that's not the case. Once upon a time way back in elementary school, I learned the basics - how to end a sentence. Do you use a period, a ...
One of my favorite tools for practicing math with my kids is a simple deck of playing cards. There are so many fun things you can do! You can count, compare numbers, subtract, or even multiply. Today, we're going to practice our addition ...
We've now entered the world of multiplication facts with my youngest daughter. And, even though it's my second time around this block, I'm still looking for new and fun ways to help her practice. I think I found a winner with this Paper Plate ...
Do you kids love hockey? Are they on the edge of their seats, cheering loudly, and begging to stay up until the end of the game? If so, they'll love this fun collection of hockey activities with everything from crafts, games, and learning ...
A couple of weeks ago, I walked into a craft store. I walked out with a couple of different sizes of heart doilies (and - ahem- several other things). I had an idea for a Valentine's reading game, but that was it. What else could I use them ...
One of the foundations of STEM education is engineering. I love this part because it is so creative. If you want to encourage your kids to experiment with engineering, here are some fun STEM building toys you can have at home. They're great ...
What is your first thought when you get that science fair notice? Does your heart stop and your stomach sink? Or, do you get a burst of excitement? I'll admit, many times I get that stomach sinking feeling. But, not matter if your ...
When I was in elementary school, the 100th day passed with absolutely no fanfare. That's not the case these days. Some schools go all out with parties and t-shirt decorating. We've never had to decorate t-shirts. Thank goodness. But, we have ...
Adding with hearts. Measuring with hearts. Graphing with hearts. There are so many fun ways to incorporate Valentine's Day into your math activities. I've gathered up some fun Valentine math activities for kids in grades kindergarten ...
