Encourage your kids to discover the beauty of the natural world and develop fine motor skills with this simple nature cutting tray activity.
Are you looking for a new way to invite your kids to play outdoors? Try creating a nature cutting tray! It’s a simple activity to spark your children’s creativity, enjoy some fresh air, and develop fine motor skills.
…Keep kids entertained and cool this summer with some creative water balloon games! Simple to set up…hours of summer fun!
Playing with water balloons is a classic and summertime activity for kids, but traditional water balloon fights can easily use up hundreds of balloons in just a few minutes…and often end in someone crying.
If you want to avoid tears and have your water balloons last more than 37 seconds, try some of these creative water balloon games for kids instead!
…This printable “All About Dad” questionnaire is a fun way to get kids involved in making their own Father’s Day Gift. It’s a sweet and simple way to show Dad some extra love (and laughs).
If your husband is anything like mine, he is the hardest person to buy a gift for. My husband doesn’t ask for much, he doesn’t have tons of hobbies, and what he does want (electronics) I am woefully underqualified to pick out.
But one thing I know he does love is to be reminded that he is loved and appreciated. He works SO hard to provide for our family, and my three boys absolutely adore their awesome dad.
…Your whole family will get excited about summer when they see this giant poster-sized calendar hanging on the wall. Color it, decorate it, and fill it up with all your fun summer plans!
Who’s ready for summer?!?! Ready or not, it’s coming in the next few weeks, and if you’re like me, you’re starting to think about getting things organized for the months ahead.
Here’s the thing…summer is fabulous, but the change in routine can be rough if you don’t have a plan.
…Want a ridiculously easy outdoor play idea your kids will love? Make this quick and easy sidewalk chalk paint with just cornstarch, water, and food coloring!
If you’ve been around here long, you know that I LOVE a creative activity that takes almost no time to prep and then keeps kids busy for a LOOONG time.
This homemade sidewalk chalk paint ticks all the boxes for a perfect summer activity for kids:
…Have a beginning reader? Use these free printable sight word flash cards to build reading skills and fluency with fun games and activities kids will love!
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Teaching a child to read is one of the most incredible experiences of parenthood. Learning to read opens the door to infinite opportunities for learning and exploring the wonders of the world, and it’s nothing short of magical to see a child sound out their first words and begin to take control of their own learning.
So, if you have a child who can sing their ABC song like a pro and is beginning to show interest in reading, it’s time to break out the sight words!
…Spring is a great time to get outside with kids, but sometimes they need a little help to jumpstart their outdoor play. These simple activities will inspire LOTS of creative fun this spring!
Spring is COMING! It’s been snowing at my house, but in the next few days spring is supposed to FINALLY arrive and we’ll have temperatures in the seventies! (Utah weather is so weird in the spring months.)
If your family is anything like mine, they’re itching to get outside and enjoy some sunshine and warm weather. We can’t wait for picnics, park trips, and bike rides.
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Are you staying home for spring break this year?
Great! You don’t have to go on a fancy trip to have a memorable spring break with your kids. You can make awesome memories right at home!
All you need is some free time, a few supplies, and a PLAN.
THIS plan!
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Each day has a suggested indoor activity, an outdoor activity, and several additional ideas for fun you can add in if desired. Here’s an overview:
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Waiting is NOT easy, especially for kids who are hungry, tired, or really excited for what is coming. These simple waiting games will save your sanity the next time you have some time to kill.
Every parent knows the struggle of trying to keep kids entertained in a public place while waiting for something…
Whether it’s waiting for food to be delivered at a restaurant, standing in line at the post office, or excitedly awaiting your turn to ride the teacups at Disneyland, minutes can feel like hours when your kids are antsy and the timeline is out of your control.
I don’t have a magic wand to make those lines move faster (I wish!), but I do have some tried-and-true waiting games to fill the time.
…Whether you use them at home or for school parties, these simple Valentine’s Day activities for kids will get kids laughing and learning in no time. One bag of conversation hearts…so many ways to play and learn!
Conversation hearts…whether you love them or hate them, you’ve got to admit they are an iconic part of Valentine’s Day.
Even though I think they taste kind of like chalk, I love that you can do SO many simple and fun activities with them. Whether you want to practice preschool math skills, plan a classroom party, or have a raucous night of family fun, you can do it all with one little bag of colorful hearts.
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