By Lisa Brown Teaching children about butterflies can be done in a respectful way. We do this by teaching them to be observers in the butterfly’s natural habitat. A wonderful way to teach children all about butterflies is to teach them how to create a butterfly garden! … [Read more...]
Teach Children to Garden
You can teach your children how to garden by following a few simple steps. I live in Colorado and our weather in the spring is very unpredictable. We could have snow all the way through May and freezing temps. If we want to harvest vegetables in the Fall, we need to get some things started indoors first. Starting seeds indoors saves money. We start our … [Read more...]
One Item Activity: Bubbles
Looking back on this video makes me miss the simple days. As the mom of one, I felt like I was managing life pretty well. Clothes were folded and put away, dinner was made and ready to eat by 5 o'clock, and I had so much one-on-one time to spend with my toddler-my only child. That is the one thing that changes the most...along with the laundry craziness...when you have one … [Read more...]
Exploring Shapes with Sand Sensory Activity
Outdoor playtime is essential to kids' well-being. Anytime the grouchy behaviors show up (in me or the kids) we take a break and play outside. Of course gross motor activities like hopscotch or just playing at the playground are great for getting the wiggles out, but outdoor sensory activities can be a nice balance to learning time indoors. Exploring shapes sensory activity … [Read more...]
Free or Cheap Kids Activities in Milwaukee
What are your favorite free kids activities in your area? It's Summer vacation here still, so I am learning about our new area and keeping a list of our go-to inexpensive kids activities. Have you checked out if the Free or Cheap Kids Activities List has your location available? The developing list of kids activities that are not expensive, is important because you can have … [Read more...]
Gardening in a Small Backyard
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine. Last year I tried to start a container vegetable garden, and with the demands of being a mom and the water restrictions we had going on in California, it did not turn out well. This year I am determined to create a garden with the kids to teach them about self-reliance, get … [Read more...]
Teaching Children Self-Discipline
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Genesis Bows. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the biggest challenges for me as a parent is when my children get frustrated while trying to learn new skills. I want them to always have their inner voice tell them “you can,” rather than “you can’t do this.” It takes self-discipline as a parent to resist just … [Read more...]
Ideas for Kids to Play 60 Minutes Outdoors
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of California Milk Advisory Board. Please view my disclosure for more info. You and I both know that kids do their best when they are exercised-mind, body and soul. From nutrition to one-on-one time with you, and enough time to play 60 minutes actively each day, children need these things to be more balanced. It is a life … [Read more...]
Spell Your Name Hopscotch Game: Active Learning Series
When we combine movement with learning, kids absorb so much. Especially for preschool aged children, when we can get them actively moving their bodies in order to learn new skills, the learning feels like fun. This Spell Your Name Hopscotch Game takes the challenge of spelling and turns it into a fun active learning activity for preschoolers and early elementary-aged … [Read more...]
Fun Discovery for Sidewalk Chalk Art
Do you have a child who LOVES art? I have a 4 year old like this. She lives for creating! She learns best through art projects. (I am so glad I discovered this because we were butting heads, she and I, for a time while trying to do some homeschool preschool lessons.) We both stumbled into this fun discovery for sidewalk chalk. It's a completely free form art activity great … [Read more...]
Best DIY Backyard Playhouse Ideas
{Guest Post by Kaitlin Krull} Make your outdoor space more appealing for your kids by creating an epic playhouse for them (and yourselves, too!). Here are 6 of the most creative and fun playhouse ideas to build in your backyard. If, like parents everywhere, you’re struggling to get your children away from the television on even the most beautiful of days, it’s time to take … [Read more...]
100+ Popular Toddler Activities
This list of easy to set up, inexpensive toddler activities is a huge resource for parents of toddlers! I absolutely love this age because learning happens so fast, but the endless energy can lead my toddlers to explore in all the wrong places. These 100+ toddler activities cover your children from 13 months to 3 years old...and almost all can be done with preschoolers too! … [Read more...]
Sensory Bin for Babies with Cloth Napkins
Infants often dislike tummy time. Giving them a simple sensory bin for babies can keep them playing (and getting stronger) longer. Simple baby activities are a nice way to introduce sensory exploration and language to infants. (PLUS, as moms, it gives us a feeling of actually teaching our infants and engaging with them.) … [Read more...]
Social Studies and Service Project for Kids
Making a difference in the world is what moms do, and we Stay-at-Home Moms do it as our full time job! Our daily work is a service project. The time we have with our children helps us teach them as well. This service project for kids is a prime example. How are we making a difference? We shape minds, teach values, mold character, and lead by example every day of our … [Read more...]
Infant Activities for Autumn
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. I have rounded up some fall-themed infant activities. It can be hard to get crafty with the littlest ones, but this list will allow some seasonal exploration. Only do what you know your infant can handle with your supervision. Next to each one I noted what ages I think are ready to explore that activity. … [Read more...]