by Jaimi Erickson | May 16, 2025 | activities
Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education into your child’s daily life doesn’t have to be limited to textbooks and traditional activities. With the rise of accessible technology, tools like laser cutters can open up a world of...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 15, 2025 | activities
Oh teenagers! They enjoy when we are out doing things as a family, but it can take hearing some grumbles while we get everyone out the door. As a parent the grumbles as you gather your family for fun events can be discouraging but take heart: your teens are still...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 8, 2025 | activities
Before the morning bell signals the start of another school day, some kids have already scored their first win—on the field, the court, or the track. While sports are often praised for building strong muscles and endurance, their influence goes far beyond the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 15, 2025 | activities
Toys for sorting and matching can be expensive, and they have one use. A simple walk down the nuts and bolts aisle of your local hardware store will give you inspiration for this easy and inexpensive activity that teaches sorting and classifying for preschoolers. This...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 14, 2025 | activities
As a preschooler starts to recognize the alphabet letters, it can be a fun challenge to create a letter seek and find. This activity uses paint daubers – or bingo markers – or you can use Qtips dipped in paint like with our letter writing with Qtips activity. To...
