We eat lots of fruit and veggies at home so they were readily available for this adjective activity. I like the idea of using something healthy for the kids to describe. Describing Fruits and Vegetables-Learning About Adjectives You will need: a variety of fruits and vegetables If you want to include tasting the fruit … [Read more...]
Science Fun-Learning About the Woolly Bear Caterpillar
Our kids have had fun learning about various life cycles, including the ladybug. Check out our ladybug life cycle song if you missed it. They also love the classic butterfly life cycle. So, this time, I decided to focus on an odd, but extremely cute caterpillar who later emerges as a moth. Unlike other … [Read more...]
From The Mouths of Kids
Kids say the funniest things. I try to write down as many as I can. Lately, Xayden has had the most gems. Me: "Grayson, you know you are not supposed to open the front door without a grown-up." A few minutes later: Xayden: "Mamaaaaa! Grayson is instigating. He told me to open the … [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...]
Cinnamon Sugar-Kid Made Gift
There is something wonderful about gifts made by kids. They put so much heart into their creations that their gifts are much more meaningful than anything store bought. I fell in love with cinnamon toast as a child and would get so excited whenever my Mom made it. I enjoy sharing the tradition with my own kids and teaching them how to make it. It is an easy gift for them to … [Read more...]