Ideas and resources
Budding scientists will love learning about the world around them with these 7 great science lessons, complete with free printables. Kids will enjoy learning about the basics of the scientific method, the life cycles of plants and insects, simple machines … Read More ...
This time of year there are plenty of birds flying around building nests so I think this educational project is very timely.
Niccola, from An Idea on Tuesday, had some paper bags left over so she had some fun … Read More ...
I think this is a perfect project to do with kids for Zoo Lovers Day, don’t you? Fill a clear sandwich bag with animal crackers and then show the kids how to fold it in the middle of a piece … Read More ...
Did you know that today is Tell a Fairy Tale Day? It is the perfect excuse to try this simple activity.
Anna, from The Imagination Tree, shares how she created a custom story basket for reading time. This basket is … Read More ...
I love this activity that can be done in conjunction with reading There’s a Wocket in my Pocket
by Dr. Seuss. Follow the directions shared by Jillian, from A mom With A Lesson Plan, and you can make a … Read More ...
Number recognition is not just about the usual digits. Why not tech your toddler and preschooler other ways of viewing “numbers” too. I know my kids find Maths a little boring so having different methods of teaching is a great … Read More ...
When I first came across this post on boymamateachermama.com I had hoped it was an article on how to get my child to actually sit and do their homework. Then I thought maybe it had a secret parents compartment that … Read More ...
Chalk is one of those things that every toy room should have? Why? Because it’s a tool for any age and its use is only limited by your imagination. You will need plaster of Paris
to make chalk as … Read More ...
I’m excited to announce the winner of our Kid Craft Book Giveaway- The Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts!
Our first winner is Comment #33- Linda, who wrote: I would love to learn about this type of crafting. It would be … Read More ...
My entire family loves to watch Despicable Me… so I was so excited to find out about Despicable Me 2 coming out this summer… How did I find out? From reading No Time For Flash Cards blog! They were asked … Read More ...
I’m so excited to announce the winners of the giveaway of this amazing ebook from Jump Into a Book , the ‘Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Valarie Budayr and Roscoe Welply. Congrats to our winners below!… Read More ...
I am so excited to announce the winner of our Power Rangers DVD Giveaway!! I loved reading all of your comments on who you would give the dvd to. So without further ado, here is the winner:
Comment #23 … Read More ...
Crafts that encourage creative play are one of my favorite crafts to post on. {They are a craft weakness of mine:} This library play kit is one of many homemade gifts that Make The Best of Everything has made for … Read More ...
Aren’t these rocks so naturally beautiful? I love the way this mama encourages her children to learn about the basics of reading and letter recognition by using rocks to spell out poems and other fun phrases. You can find her … Read More ...
I was so excited to find that this Noisemaker craft goes along with a book called The Night Before New Year’s (Reading Railroad)
by Natasha Wing. This is a great tutorial that you can do with a preschooler or kindergarten … Read More ...
