We had so much fun with this Fall Playdough Engineering challenge. The kids used the basket contents to make their own structures. It is more challenging than it looks to keep the structures upright and it was fun to see their minds at work while they tried to figure out how to make their buildings taller and more robust. *This post contains affiliate links. You will … [Read more...]
DIY Mason Jar Lights for the Holidays
I love the simple elegance of mason jars. They look beautiful when they are painted and lit up for the holidays. The great thing about this project is it can be done with children of all ages. It is fun for adults too. *This post contains affiliate links. For this project you will need: One 16 oz mason jar per person Acrylic Paints Cotton swabs or paint … [Read more...]
Math Patterning Game With a Blindfold
Our children enjoy creating patterns and have gotten pretty good at replicating patterns that they see. So, I decided to change it up a bit and see if they could replicate patterns by touch. They had a lot of fun with this game. Math Patterning Game With a Blindfold: You Will Need: An assortment of objects to create … [Read more...]
Pass the Mitten Storytelling Game
Before I became a psychologist, I used to be a recreation director in San Francisco where I taught children's acting classes. One of the many games I enjoyed playing with the children was a storytelling game. Each child took turns adding to the story which helped to build literacy, confidence and imagination. I have started doing various versions of this game with our … [Read more...]
Mini Pear Banana Cookie Crisp
Our kids love to help in the kitchen and there are all kinds of lessons to be learned from basic math (measuring ingredients) to following directions. They also learn patience as they wait for the dessert to bake. Mini Pear Banana Cookie Crisp You will need: 2 Cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies 1/4 Cup sugar 6 … [Read more...]