My middle kiddo is deep in color-learning territory (if that’s even a phrase…) right now. He points out colors all day long and is constantly looking for his favorite color… red! However, teaching colors can be frustrating for some (including me!). It’s such a basic concept, not like teaching the alphabet or how to read, […]
Stay at Home
Cookie Color Match
The past few days I have needed some quick activities to occupy my littles. We’ve been getting lots of rain and that has meant plenty of inside time for us. With COVID-19 still being an immediate risk, I can’t take the kids out of the house to visit the aquarium, have a play date, or […]
Flower Sensory Bin
Fresh flowers can make even the darkest days brighter. It’s not often that we have them in the house, but my sweet husband – I mean children, wink, wink – got me a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. Surprisingly, they lasted for 2 weeks! Once they started to go, I couldn’t bear to […]
Shape Adventure Trail
Coming up with activities for children of different ages can be difficult! My two oldest are 4 1/2 and almost 3 years. More, now than ever due to lockdown, I have found myself needing single activities that can suit both of my ‘big boys’. The challenge? They are currently on different learning paths! My oldest […]
Secret Message Writing for Kids
Our world is in a strange place right now due to COVID-19. Many are quarantined and forced to be separated from relatives. We are practicing social distancing and homeschooling our children. It is a stressful time for many; especially our kids. Children may not be the first group that comes to mind when we think […]
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts
Almost 5 years ago, I became a mother. Today I am blessed to have 3 sweet kiddos who call me Mommy. Becoming a mom is amazing, powerful, and humbling all at the same time. It’s beautiful, stressful, exciting, and surreal. There is no one emotion that I could use to describe motherhood. It’s a jumble […]
Rainbow Fine Motor Craftivity
Spring is in the air! Unfortunately, we are spending more time indoors than I would like due to COVID-19. Since my littles are trapped at home, I wanted to do a fun craftivity that could bring smiles to others as well! In thinking about things that make most people smile, I came to the sun […]