When I was little there was a toy to build your own marble run. The idea of building a little roller coaster to roll my marble down had so much appeal to me! But sadly, I never received that toy. However, as a grownup I have realized that you don't need fancy toys to create a very cool marble run. In fact, over the years my kids have created a ... Continue Reading
4th of July Printables Bundle
My kids have been studying revolutionary times and so of course we've had a discussion about why we celebrate the 4th of July. It is not, as many mistakenly believe, the date when the US won its independence from Britain. Rather, July 4, 1776 is the date when the US finalized the wording on the Declaration of Independence, a document that ... Continue Reading
Summer Fine Motor Pack
Now that school is out and summer is here, lots of kids are looking forward to a break from academic work. But summer is a great time to develop other skills that support academics, such as fine motor skills. And my Summer Fine Motor Pack has just the activities you need to give your child the kind of practice that will prepare him or her to ... Continue Reading
Beach I Spy {free printable game}
The beach is our family's happy place. My kids will play for hours in the sand and surf. Inevitably they will stay fairly dry until just before it is time to go, at which point they will "accidentally" get hit by a big wave that soaks them head to toe. To celebrate some of our favorite things about the beach, I have created a Beach I Spy ... Continue Reading
Summer Printables Bundle
Ahhhh. . . summer! Summer is definitely my favorite season as I LOVE warm weather, long days, and not having to wear layers of clothing. To date I have created literally hundreds of pages of summer-themed printable activities. My summer printables feature beaches, boats, sunshine, ice cream, and plenty of summer fruits. And for your ... Continue Reading
30+ Ocean Sensory Play Ideas
We are fortunate to live relatively close to the ocean. In less than an hour's drive we can be dipping our toes in the cold Pacific Ocean if we choose. Visiting the ocean is a great way to teach kids about the ocean. And visiting an aquarium is a delightful way for them to learn about the animals that live in our oceans. But you can also ... Continue Reading
Ocean Animals Roll & Cover Math Games
Today I've got a brand new ocean printable to share with you: my Ocean Animals Roll & Cover Math Games! This fun and colorful ocean-themed math printable will help children practice number recognition, simple addition, and simple subtraction. Note: For more awesome ocean printables your kids will love, see my Ocean Unit ... Continue Reading
20+ creative ways to play and learn with LEGO
Both of my kids have been huge LEGO fans since they were about four-years-old. My son loves to build new sets (although he has too many sets in my opinion!). My daughter also enjoys building new sets, but she prefers to spend her time in creative play with the LEGO pieces she has collected. And as awesome as LEGO are for simply building and ... Continue Reading
Zoo Animals Toddler Skills Pack
Toddlers are little scientists - they are always exploring, observing, and learning, learning, learning! I've designed my Zoo Animals Toddler Skills Pack as a supplement to your toddler's everyday learning experiences. This is a great pack for toddlers who are showing an interest in animals. Use the activities in this pack in a playful way ... Continue Reading
35+ Creative Slime Ideas
So you've made a batch or two of slime before and you enjoyed it. But now you are looking to up your slime game. Plain old slime just isn't going to cut it anymore. Fortunately. . . I've got you covered! I've rounded up more than 35 of the most fun and creative slime ideas that will have your kids falling in love with slime all over ... Continue Reading
