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For Kids Who Need to Move: Hammering Letters and Numbers

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:12:55 +0000

You know the kiddos that just need to move their bodies. They don’t sit still for very long, they like full-body activities like playground time, sports and free play. This activity for learning letters and numbers is a way to harness that kiddo energy and channel it into learning skills. The hammering activity to learn […]

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Frog pond letter sound sorting

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:38:53 +0000

This hands-on activity is perfect for preschoolers learning to associate letter sounds with images. Simply using printable cartoon graphics, and some posterboard plus contact paper, you can make an activity tray for this letter sound sorting activity that works for multiple letters easily. Letter sound sort with a frog theme. I created this letter sorting […]

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American Flag Hands-On Math

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:29:17 +0000

We love using unexpected teaching tools for hands-on learning. One of my favorite ideas is using cupcake toppers for math learning. I shared a flower-themed math activity for spring, and this math game is perfect for a Flag Day or 4th of July thematic unit. American Flag Math Supplies: Empty egg carton Flag cupcake toppers […]

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Preschool Curriculum PDF Free Download

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:32:38 +0000

Teaching preschool at home does not have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, our kids benefit from our time with them being simple and connected. I have now taught preschool in private preschools, daycare centers and in my own home. My four children all learned with this preschool curriculum pdf free download. Free Preschool […]

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Homeschool High School Woodworking Curriculum: Plans and Process

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:08:02 +0000

As my teenagers grow into high school students, we take a team approach to their learning. I have always been a believer that kids have a lot to say about how they learn and how they like to learn. When they are young, we lead the way as adults, but as kids get to middle […]

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Free Things to do for Families with Kids in Upstate, South Carolina

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:33:40 +0000

We fell in love with the Upstate of South Carolina on a visit to see my parents. They moved from the Atlanta area to Greenville, SC and lived only a mile outside of the revitalized downtown. Their condo was a short walk to beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy River. We would walk with the […]

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5 Ways To Build Family Team Spirit At Home

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:58:49 +0000

Building a closer family requires establishing consistent routines like holding weekly game nights, hosting interactive watch parties, creating signature snacks, singing unique family chants, and maintaining an instant memory wall to give everyone a shared sense of belonging. These simple family bonding activities do not require elaborate planning, expensive vacations, or perfectly behaved children to […]

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American History Activities for Families to Celebrate 4th of July

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:23:18 +0000

Walking across the deck of the battleship, I felt a deep emotional connection to the experience. Seeing my military kids in awe of where so many military personnel had stood was a reminder: The personal connection we military families have to the history being made is also a link to the past. Each of our […]

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7 Fun and Unique Activities Kids Can Try This Summer

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:41:22 +0000

Picture Credit Summer has a way of stretching time in the best possible way. Long days, fewer routines, and endless opportunities to try something new can make these months feel magical for kids. For parents, it’s also a chance to help children grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. The key is finding activities that go […]

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Preparing Your Backyard for Safe Toddler Play This Spring

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:06:33 +0000

Image generated by Gemini That first sunny day of 2026 is finally here. If your house is anything like mine, the kids are bursting with energy and ready to get outside. You just want to open the back door, sip your coffee, and let them play freely. But then you remember the yard’s been sitting […]

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