Pumpkins are not only yummy to eat and can be used in a variety of different recipes, but they are also easy to grow. This Pumpkin Life Cycle Printable Pack can be used while growing your own pumpkins or to just learn about the life cycle of the pumpkin. Children will learn about the pumpkin growing stages. It is also a great activity to complete around Thanksgiving as well. PUMPKIN LIFE CYCLE The great thing is, ...
Unifix Cubes For Preschool Math
Unifix cubes are interlinking cubes that are one of the best math manipulatives you can find. You can use the linking cubes individually for one to one correspondence and counting, or you can interlink the unifix cubes so that they form stacks of ten. These colorful interlocking cubes offer a myriad of benefits, enhancing various aspects of a child's cognitive and motor skills development. Grab your free unifix cube activity ...
Kids Play Activity Trays
If you haven't heard of our play trays then you need to check out the preschool activity trays and then join us on creating some of these kids play time savers, boredom busters, quiet boxes ... yeah, they are just that AMAZING and fulfill multiple purposes in our house. The trays are on our list of 90+ Indoor activities for kids during school closures. Kids Play Trays October Please note that affiliate links are used ...
Halloween Activities For Families + Kids
Do you have any special Halloween activities and Halloween traditions at home? We do! We decorate the entrance of our home, take special Halloween pictures, and really just enjoy the season. We watch horror movies (even those that aren't very scary .. my almost 5-year-old isn't a big fan of scary things... she loves spooky things though!!) Please note that affiliate links may be used in this post. This means that if you ...
Halloween Gingerbread Haunted Houses
Have you ever created a gingerbread Haunted house? It is SO much of fun! When I saw these Trader Joes Haunted House Chocolate Cookie Kit's when I was out shopping I knew it was exactly what I needed for our upcoming play date. Halloween Haunted House Kit What's a Halloween themed play date without some decor?! I got all these items (minus the Trader Joes Haunted House Kit) from Target. Here are all the items that are ...
Barton Reading and Spelling Review
This Barton Reading and Spelling review post is exactly what you need if you feel like you are at a loss for how to help your child with their spelling challenges. My child had problems with spelling but not reading and I felt like I had tried everything. We were frustrated and demotivated, but I believed in my child. I will ALWAYS believe in my child. I will move mountains for my kids. I will always try my best to help ...
6+ Spelling Activities To Help A Child With Spelling Challenges
Not sure how to teach spelling or looking for some spelling strategies for weak spellers? Then this list of 6+ spelling activities includes wonderful suggestions for your child/student who has spelling challenges. Spelling Activities To Help A Child With Spelling Challenges This is post #2 in the spelling challenges series of blog posts that I have created for my readers. Post#1 is: Create a love for learning. Why parents ...
Why Parents Need To Be Proactive In Their Child’s Education
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein I believe wholeheartedly that parents need to take a more proactive role in their child's education. Who else is more invested in a child's educational success than a parent? If a child is struggling with something, it is likely that it will be looked over in schools. That ...
Halloween Science Witch’s Brew Potions
When you think Halloween, you probably think mad scientist. There are tons of Halloween movies featuring crazy science activities including this wonderful Witch's brew that bring creepy things to life during Halloween. But you don't have to be an adult to make a crazy scientist's lab! In this mad scientist science lab experiment, kids can make their own crazy science with chemical reactions. But the best part is, nothing comes ...
All About Spelling Level 1 Review
Are you looking for a homeschool spelling curriculum or want to fill in some spelling gaps that your child may have? Then check out this All About Spelling Level 1 Review to learn more about this wonderful spelling curriculum. Please note that this blog posts contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase from one of these links, at no charge to you, I will receive a small commission from the sale. All About ...