When we play games at our house there is potential for total disaster. My kids are all young; the players are ages 2, 4, and 5. Their infant younger brother is also more than happy to offer his share of disruption to game time. Game Time With Young Kids There are three basic principles […]
STEAM Challenge – Does Water Ever Flow Up?
Does Water Ever Flow Up? STEAM Challenge Our kids are naturals at generating life experiences with gravity. One good fall on the playground or a dropped Popsicle is often all it takes for our little ones to get the concept. We just need to supply the vocabulary. Gravity is also the force that keeps […]
Good Reads For Fun On Groundhog Day
The kids and I are always on the hunt for good books to enjoy for the holidays. One of the most entertaining holidays, deeply seated in American culture is Groundhog Day. It’s also a fabulous opportunity to teach the kids a bit more about weather and groundhogs. Non-Fiction Reads for Groundhog Day The Groundhog […]
Bug Scavenger Hunt with Mother Goose Time
We are huge scavenger hunt enthusiasts. Seriously! When Easter comes we re-hide our eggs about a bazillion times. So, when Mother Goose Time suggested we use their super creepy, crawly toy insects to go on an outdoor scavenger hunt, none of us hesitated! Since the bugs were adorned in the primary colors, the first order […]
How to Make No Bake Clay Ornaments
Salt dough is one of my favorite mediums to use with young kids. It creates a fabulous clay that can be dried and hardened in the sun. It’s taste safe, so if it does go into the mouth, it’s not a 911 situation. The recipe is also simple enough and forgiving enough that my three […]
