Creating yarn pictures is a simple exploration of abstract art and a fine motor exercise. It is also good practice using glue! Included is a book recommendation that fits perfectly with the creative art project. Yarn pictrures can be completed indoors or out. If you have a beautiful day outside, take your supplies outdoors. Sit in the driveway or on the grass to create! … [Read more...]
Helping Kids Make Healthy Food Choices: Snack Organization Station
Teaching children to make healthy eating choices can be tough-especially when as a mom it can be easy to have them grab whatever is within their reach to make things quick. This organizational tip will help when you hear, "Mom, I'm hungry!" for the 100th time today! Get healthy snacks ready and into your kids' hands quickly. (A great help for picky eaters too!) … [Read more...]
Cupcake Topper Math Facts Activity
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 little spring flower themed cupcake toppers in the wonderful Target Dollar aisle, and created a math facts … [Read more...]
DIY Puzzles
Need to add something new into today's activities? Make a puzzle. It will take you 10 minutes, I promise! Puzzles are wonderful tools for enhancing spatial reasoning skills and memory. It is very easy to make a puzzle and you have everything you need at home. … [Read more...]