“1 child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer in the U.S. every 36 minutes. 8 out of 10 children will be cured, but 80% is not enough. The words pediatric and cancer should never go together. #EndChildhoodCancer.” These are the words I listened to last night at the Hyundai Hope on
Archives for September 2017
5 Simple Dishes Kids Can Help Make (and how it can be educational!)
*This post is sponsored by Babblebox. All opinions expressed are my own. My kids love to help me cook in the kitchen. As a busy mom on-the-go, I need quick and easy meals for when they want to help. Simple dishes kids can help make include a lot of measuring,
Acorn Fine Motor and Counting
We love Fall activities! When we can use acorns, apples and leaves that we have collected or picked outside it makes the activity even more fun. This acorn fine motor activity is a great activity for 1 and 2 year olds (with adult supervision), and can be done with 3
Must-Have Art Supplies for Toddlers
Kids love to create. Art is a wonderful avenue for early self-expression, imagination and creativity. You might think that 1 and 2 year olds can’t engage in art, it might be messy or dangerous if ingested. But, allowing even our littlest learners the opportunity to engage in art can be wonderful
Basic Preschool Math with Fall Leaves
There are so many basic math skills that young kids can learn through play. From numbers and counting, to spatial relations and geometry, much of early play like building towers or creating patterns with toy cars practices basic preschool math. This basic math with fall leaves activity is the perfect way to
Apple Snacks for Kids
We have been doing apple crafts, apple science, apple sticky walls, and more! My kids adore apple picking, and I do as well, so here is a list of yummy apple snacks for kids that you can whip up after a day at the orchard! Apple Snacks for Kids
Apple Picking Sticky Wall – A Ten Red Apples Activity
Sticky walls are so much fun for kids to play with, it’s like having a giant sticker! It’s an almost magical experience for little ones as they get creative with supplies and have free reign to decorate a section of the wall 🙂 This apple picking sticky wall activity pairs
20+ Apple Crafts for Kids
Fall is all about apples and pumpkins around here! We love to craft, explore and play with apples. After a day of apple picking at a local farm (a family tradition) we love to follow up the hands-on experience with further apple fun. This list of apple crafts for kids is
DIY Calm Down Squish Ball and The Superkids Activity Guide
Helping kids calm down can be incredibly challenging. If you are raising a spirited, intense, or sensory-seeking child, this can be even harder. This calm down squish ball has been awesome for us! From using a calm-down corner to practicing calming techniques, there are resources that can be of great help.