by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 26, 2015 | activities
Do you happen to have an old calendar? Does it have a few big images of animals, or trucks, or even nature scenes? You can use it for this simple learning activity that can be adapted for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Even my first grader had some...
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 | May 14, 2014 | activities
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. Kids of all ages love building structures to use in their pretend and dramatic play scenarios. This is an almost-free way for you to make DIY jumbo building blocks for older infants, toddlers,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 8, 2013 | activities
It can be tough to get kids moving when you are stuck inside. Patty Shukla Kids Music is a solution for you! This will get your little ones moving-and even getting exercise-while inside. I used these when I was too sick to really keep up with my...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 20, 2012 | activities
My children are ‘outdoor kids’, large motor machines. They need to get outside in order to keep their spirits in balance-I need that too. Thankfully summer fun with kids provides a multitude of outdoor time for fun-and learning. Having children in...