by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 1, 2014 | activities
Getting enough time to play outside is essential to my children maintaining positive behavior…and let’s be honest, it helps my behavior too! This indoor hopscotch game (made from a yoga mat) is a reusable activity that helps kids move to burn energy even...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 20, 2014 | activities
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. Children are often more eager to explore and learn when the learning is about them. This skeleton anatomy activity uses your child’s own image and two free printables to help them understand how the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 17, 2014 | activities
Time playing outdoors does not have to be disconnected from the learning we do indoors. These activities for learning about trees use all the domains in a preschoolers learning. Children naturally notice so many things about nature – plants, sounds, textures, light,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 23, 2014 | activities
Do you have a child who likes adventure stories? Maybe your school aged child likes comic books but not real books? Getting some kids to read rather than watch an action-packed show on television can be a challenge. I have a son and husband who enjoy their...
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 | Aug 4, 2014 | activities
As a mom, I am amazed at how many options for baby play time there are just using items we all have in our homes. This beach towel sensory activity for infants is one that is great indoors or out! It helps baby spend more time on tummy time and encourages...
