by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 20, 2016 | activities, parenting
[Guest Post by Janis Cox] With 7 simple tips, you can encourage reading and writing skills in your children. Studies are showing that the earlier children are shown words, the earlier they will make the connection between symbols and language. Early squiggles from...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 14, 2016 | activities
I created a really, really simple alphabet fridge magnet letter match activity that can be used on the front of the fridge with alphabet magnets. You only need 3 supplies to create this. There is also a simple no-stress assessment that works for checking your child’s...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 4, 2016 | activities
Do you have the game Don’t Break the Ice®? We have had it for a while and take it out during the winter months especially for a little fine motor fun. I modified our Don’t Break the Ice game to create a simple preschool activity for learning numbers. My...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 1, 2015 | activities
Living on one income means I have to watch our budget when it comes to buying Christmas gifts-and a lot of other things! DIY gifts for kids are a way to create more personal holiday gifts for kids that will get a lot of use. If you have an infant at home, a toddler, a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 30, 2015 | activities
This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure for more details. If you have toddlers, preschool age children or school age kids, this list of Advent activities to teach children about Jesus at Christmas (or any time) is one you can start using...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 17, 2015 | activities
Welcome to our party. We are so glad you’re here! A special “thank you” to our amazing co-hosts for making this party such a success! NOTE: Please come by next week for a special roundup with features from our co-hosts. The regular link up party...