Bath Time Activities

Bath Time Activities

by | Jan 7, 2012 | activities, quick tip

  I have heard from some parents that the less toys they have in the tub the better they like it, because they just want baths to be quick.  I think giving kids some fun bath time activities can make bath time time that I get to sit for a bit. How often in...
Personalized Songs that Teach

Personalized Songs that Teach

by | Dec 1, 2011 | activities

  Try these two little songs to increase learning in those moments where you need a fill-in activity, are traveling in the car, or need to get your infant to lie still while you change her diaper. I started singing these personalized songs that teach with my...
Exposure to Print: Make a Word Wall

Exposure to Print: Make a Word Wall

by | Nov 28, 2011 | activities

This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. A word wall is an activity that I start when my children are toddlers. It is part of our homeschool preschool activities, and I know that it helps my children learn to read with confidence. Play does...
DIY Puzzles

DIY Puzzles

by | Oct 12, 2011 | activities

Need to add something new into today’s activities?  Make a puzzle. It will take you 10 minutes to make these two DIY puzzles. DIY Puzzles are wonderful tools for enhancing spatial reasoning skills and memory.  It is very easy to make a puzzle and you have...
Play and Learning at the Playground

Play and Learning at the Playground

by | Oct 6, 2011 | activities, parenting

    You do not have to be bored sitting and watching your children play at the playground. There are simple ways to connect the outdoor playtime with simple, fun activities and learning at home too. I tend to look at a visit to the playground as my chance to...