by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 11, 2025 | activities
Image: Freepik To meaningfully find quality time to spend outdoors with family, one does not need to have a big budget. As a matter of fact, some of the best childhood experiences, such as running through a nearby park, getting acquainted with the natural world,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 24, 2025 | activities
Play develops language, thinking and self-control in children. Kids enjoy playtime, especially when done in the company of an adult. You can help your child learn through simple activities at home. Practice counting and words through sensory bins, picture cards or...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 13, 2025 | activities
Time for some Halloween activities and crafts fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 15, 2023 | activities
Writing activities for 2-year-olds will not look like preschool writing practice, or even kindergarten prep writing. Writing activities for 2-year-olds are unique fine motor activities that help toddlers feel empowered to learn. They learn to write and are encouraged...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 24, 2023 | activities
We all need hot summer day activities for kids indoors during the summer months. Some days are stormy or just too humid for play outside. These ideas are all inexpensive to set up. They can be done by children from infants to school age. Hot summer day activities for...