I loved to use a magnifying glass as a kid to see the details of the world around me. I was excited to give each of our kids their own magnifying glass that they could use to explore and discover. This is a fun and inexpensive way that kids can learn more about everyday objects and nature finds. This post … [Read more...]
Bubbling Chalk: Science Experiment
We have had so much fun with baking soda and vinegar experiments. I decided to try a new base in our next experiment which we have plenty of: chalk. We always have odds and ends of sidewalk chalk and it was fun to re-purpose a little of it for this experiment. Bubbling Chalk: Science Experiment You will need: Chalk (two colors if … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread Castle
We are growing lots of squash this year, from yellow and green zucchini varieties to patty pan. We are also get a surprise box every week from local farms of fresh organic produce. I feel like I'm on a vegetarian version of Chopped each week finding ways to use my mystery basket of ingredients! Lately, it has included lots of squash, so … [Read more...]
Ending Word Sounds Flower Activity
Our kids are fascinated by rhyming words and are starting to understand that, in order for a word to rhyme, it needs to have the same ending sound. I made ending word sound flowers for them to practice the concept. Ending Word Sounds Flower Game You will need: construction paper in various colors scissors marker poster board to set the game … [Read more...]
Cheesy Chickpea Puree Stuffed Pasta Shells Kids will Love
Kids tend to love pasta. Often times, there is not very much protein, so I decided to sneak in some extra by adding chickpeas and our kids were thrilled with the result. They all asked if I would make this again some time. Cheesy Chickpea Puree Stuffed Pasta Shells Tools you will need: stove oven food processor 9 x 13 inch … [Read more...]