by Jaimi Erickson | May 6, 2019 | activities
There are days that we just need to have open ended creativity. It balances out our academic subjects. Fostering creativity and allowing kids the chance to design and build with different materials just adds to their problem solving abilities. Foil sculptures one item...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 15, 2018 | activities
Looking back on this video makes me miss the simple days. As the mom of one, I felt like I was managing life pretty well. Clothes were folded and put away, dinner was made and ready to eat by 5 o’clock, and I had so much one-on-one time to spend with my...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 1, 2014 | activities
I love sharing activities that are super easy, really frugal, and perfect for different ages. Many of us have children in different ages and stages, so finding activities that they all can do together-for any length of time-is very helpful. It is so fun watching all...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 27, 2014 | activities
Need an a activity for preschoolers and school aged kids that involves no prep? This is one that will work. One item activity with clothespins will get the fine motor skills working and the creativity flowing. Jamie at hands on: as we grow inspired me to think up a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 1, 2023 | activities
After teaching toddlers in child care centers, and developing play-based curricula to encourage toddler growth and development, I used the same ideas and activities with my own children when I became a stay-at-home mom. Quality time is so important. Time for...
