by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 9, 2013 | organization
When my children are little, I start introducing crayons and coloring. I like to save their little pieces of artwork and jot down their age at the time, so we can look back on their projects years down the road. It can be hard to decide how to store these activities...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 12, 2013 | activities
How can one activity spring off into multiple others? It happens a lot in our house! It’s exciting to follow the interests of our children to expand their learning. First, we had dyed eggshells when were did the dying eggshells activity. When I was...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 14, 2013 | activities
Helping children explore the scientific method, creating conversations about weight and numbers, and doing it all inexpensively is a lesson worth teaching. Whether you homeschool or supplement your child’s learning at home, this DIY toy scale made...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 8, 2013 | activities
Cupcake toppers are fun decorations, but they can be turned into a simple math facts activity for young elementary school aged kids. Often you can find seasonal items like these Spring cupcake toppers in the dollar aisles and discount bins in your local store. I found...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 6, 2012 | activities
Creating patterns can be taught to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Clapping your hands and encouraging your infant to mimic your claps is exposing him/her to patterns. If your toddler falls down, stands up and does not cry, and you applaud them saying,...
