I am excited to have Amber of Four to Adore (another Mama of multiples) share a special guest post today on parenting "threenagers." Find out more about Amber in her bio at the bottom of the post. Threenagers. Oh how I have done my fair share of grumbling about what it’s like being the parent of four … [Read more...]
Mr. Lucky Straw, A Japanese Folk Tale-Book Extension Activities
*This post contains affiliate links. I recently purchased a set of classic tales and was pleasantly surprised by the Japanese folk tale, Mr. Lucky Straw. If you are not familiar with this story, it is about a poor farmer who stumbles and lands in the mud. Instead of complaining about being muddy, he takes it as a sign that it is his lucky day, as … [Read more...]
Keep Kids and Families Active with Fun Ways to Exercise
Kids have so much energy. If we adults could find a way to have as much energy as our kids, we would gladly take it! There are so many benefits in keeping kids active. It improves their overall health and well being, helps them focus on their studies and helps them sleep better at night! If you are looking for new ways to keep your … [Read more...]
Fun Presidents’ Day Crafts and Activities
Are you looking for some fun crafts and activities for Presidents' Day? Check out all of these wonderful ideas. Many include free printables. Last year on Presidents' Day, our children had a great time at an enrichment program workshop where they made masks of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (pictured top left). After some … [Read more...]
How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids
I decided to do a fun experiment with our children to see what happens to their body temperatures after exercise. They love having their temperatures taken and this gave them the opportunity to have it taken twice! How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids You will need: Digital Thermometer(s) (depending … [Read more...]