It is no secret that kids learn better when they get to learn AND play. It makes kids excited to practice skills they are learning and I think it helps them retain the information better. Everyone wants to do things when they are more fun. So when it comes to having kids practice math, it…
Make Math Practice Fun with the Zap Zap Math App
I’m always looking for ways to make learning fun and interesting for my 8-year old. Especially during these summer months when the days are long and I worry about summer learning loss. I started to feel more hopeful when the makers of the Zap Zap Math asked me to do a review of their math…
Ultimate List of Dr. Seuss Activities, Crafts & More
The birthday of Dr. Seuss is coming up on March 2! March also happens to be National Reading Month, so to celebrate I’ve rounded up the ultimate list of Dr. Seuss activities, crafts and delicious snacks. Grab your favorite Dr. Seuss books and get busy! “If You Never Did You Should. These Things Are Fun…
Online Learning Websites and Tools for Kids
Now that school is back in session, do you find yourself searching the web for online homework help? I do. In fact, “3rd grade common core math” has become my most searched for phrase in recent weeks. In my pursuit of homework assistance, I’ve come across some fantastic online learning websites that offer educational games,…
3 Activities for Fall Family Fun, sponsored by Minute Maid
Fall is here at last! Don’t you just love this time of the year? Colorful leaves, crisp air and pumpkin patches are just a few of the things I love about this season. I can’t wait to get cozy in my favorite sweaters and sip on some hot cocoa. Families will be spending more time…
DIY Pumpkin Patch Floor Game
Some of my favorite memories with my little ones is visiting our local pumpkin patch in the fall. We enjoy the hay ride, yummy food, corn maze and of course…picking our pumpkins from the pumpkin patch! Those memories are the inspiration for this DIY Pumpkin Patch Floor Game! What I like most about this activity…
How to Create a Treasure Hunt for Your Kids
Ahoy, me Hearties! I have a fun activity to share with you today—how to create a treasure hunt for your kids! With a little creativity, a treasure hunt for your kids can be the ultimate boredom buster. Treasure hunts are a fun and interactive activity for children of all ages. It takes little to no…
Swat the Sight Word Activity
I don’t know what it is about flyswatters, but our kids have rooms full of toys and they are obsessed with the flyswatter. I turned that obsession to good use. I picked up new, inexpensive flyswatters at the Dollar Tree and created a sight word activity. This activity works on reinforcing sight words and as…
Digging for Worms Sensory Bin
Spring is in full swing with sunshine, blooming flowers, and lots of critters. As soon as all traces of winter are gone, my kids begin one of their favorite springtime activities, digging for worms. While the two boys were at school recently, I set up this worm sensory bin and gave my daughter tools to dig…
Spring Scavenger Hunt Printable
The most lovely, succulent and fragrant time of the year is Spring! I absolutely love springtime. The smells, the colors, the weather, the beautiful cool breezes…it’s all so wonderful! I’ve also noticed that my children come to life in springtime. After being cooped up inside during the cold winter, spring is welcomed with open arms…