It is fun to share my love of gardening with our kids. They enjoy getting their hands in the dirt and getting involved in the process. When we are potting plants, soil often leaches out through the drainage holes. Not only does this waste the soil, but it leaves a mess. We re-purposed dryer lint to solve this problem. *This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Make a Letter Opener-a Fine Motor Craft for Pretend Play
Mail is a fascinating topic for kids. Our kids are no exception. We used craft supplies we already had at home to make Letter Openers for Pretend Play. These are for pretend play because there is no sharp edge for safety reasons. Our kids also thought these would make great magic wands. *This post contains … [Read more...]
Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids
Sometimes when I am reaching in to get ice from our freezer, it sticks to my hands and makes our kids laugh. I decided to take this concept and do a simple science experiment so they could see why the ice sticks. Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids You will need: 2 or more Cups of ice 3 bowls big enough for a child's … [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...]
Playing in Puddles-The Best Rainy Day Activity
Rainy day activities are usually thought of as things kids can do indoors. There are games, arts and crafts and cooking activities. I have found that what our kids like to do best is get out in the rain and explore the magic of nature. Since California has been in a drought for a long time, rain is a novelty. The gutters turn into rushing rivers and … [Read more...]