I'm a big believer in many of Dr. Maria Montessori's teachings. While I don't have a strict Montessori approach in raising my kids, I do like to incorporate her teachings into my home as much as I can. Montessori education is a great way to help kids learn and grow, but it can be hard to know where to start. In addition, it can be tough to know what books are the best for your child's Montessori education. We've researched ...
Contact Paper Sticky Hearts Activity
This contact paper activity for babies and toddlers is the perfect activity to learn more about hearts and has so many benefits to young children! Little ones will work on their pincer grasp, creativity, and exploration of new sticky materials. Sticky Heart Contact Paper Activity Ever since my firstborn was younger, I have loved doing themed activities with them and with Valentine's Day here, anything that has to do with ...
10 Best Fidget Toys To Calm and Reduce Stress
These 10 best fidget toys will help relax, calm, and reduce stress. Do your children have trouble staying focused on educational tasks? Many children, with and without disabilities, benefit from fidget toys. They are great for helping kids manage anxiety and reduce stress. They are great for helping kids manage anxiety and reduce stress. Fidget toys are often used by people who have anxiety or attention deficit ...
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Winter Bucket List Ideas
These winter bucket list ideas will give you tons of fun ideas to add to your to do list this winter season. In this post, you’ll find 100 winter family activities guaranteed to make your winter fun! How many of these things can you check off this winter? Be sure to check out my 20 Winter Books for Kids for fun indoor reading time! This post contains affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through one of ...
Desk Pets 101 – The Classroom Helper
All About Desk Pets Have you heard of the popular TikTok craze called Desk Pets? These adorable and fun critters are being used in classrooms all over for classroom management and positive reinforcement. It is a simple reward system that is simple to implement and can be used in elementary classrooms up to middle school. Read on to learn more about Desk Pets and how you can use and manage these with your students. We ...
How to draw a spider
The kids will love to learn how to draw a spider! It's perfect for Halloween and a great lesson to learn how to draw a spider body and more! I’m not sure about you, but I simply have a fear of those 8 legged little creatures that seem to find their way into my home. My child however, seems to have an intriguing fascination towards these creepy crawlies. If your child is like mine, then this tutorial is definitely one for you ...
Letter A Books For Preschool
These letter A books for preschool are the perfect addition to your weekly (or monthly) alphabet letter activities for kids. Children will love exploring the letter A through books and matching activities to further deepen their learning. Affiliate links are used in this post. This means that if you purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you, this site will earn a small commission. Reading with my ...
Easy Egg in Vinegar Experiment
One of our favorite science experiments to do at home with kids is the egg in vinegar experiment! This rubber egg science experiment is a lot of fun for kids of all ages and it is a highly visual science experiment that is exciting for kids. Keep reading to learn how to do the experiment and to read about the science behind the egg in vinegar experiment! Be sure to check out my Fizzy Egg Dyeing Science Experiment – The Best ...
Valentine’s Day Bucket List – Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids!
Valentine's Day is usually all about the couples, but we've come up with a fabulous idea to help your kiddos celebrate as well! This printable Valentine's Day bucket list is filled with fun and easy Valentine's Day activities for kids. You'll find great ideas they can accomplish on their own, as well as ones that will get the whole family involved. Make sure to check out our list of The Best Valentine’s Day Movies for Kids for ...
Fine Motor Activities
Are you looking for fun and creative ways to help kids develop their fine motor skills? Don't worry; we've got you covered! You'll find plenty of fine motor activities and ideas here that kids, parents, and teachers will love. Strengthen hand muscles, improve precision, and work on fine motor skills in fun, play-based ways that engage the mind and the senses. Fine motor skills are important for tasks such as writing, using ...
