Preschool Education Based Skills: Ages2-5
November 6, 2019I am a stay at home mom and I have had my babies here with me all day every day. My oldest is now in First grade and doing wonderful. He is the golden boy and not just because his hair is perfectly blond. My youngest is in PreK and loving having a little independent time from mom. In the years before they started school, I created a lot of fun learning activities for them. I have the teacher background and I worked to put those pre-learning skills into a lot of the games and activities we play. I try…
Busy Boxes for Kids
Have you ever wished your children at home or in your classroom would play quietly and purposefully, allowing you to give your attention to something else? It is possible! When I was a Kindergarten Classroom teacher one of my favorite…
TP Roll Paint Crafts for Pre-K (Halloween Edition)
I know you save those toilet paper and paper towel rolls just like I do. Some may call it hoarding but I call it “saving craft supplies for a rainy day”! There are an unlimited number of crafts and painting…
4-Year-Old with Temper Tantrum: Quick Fixes
From a Mom at the end of her rope. We all know kids are irrational. Especially those that fall within the 2-5 age range. Crazy thoughts like insisting upon instant gratification, impossible expectations, and miss communication run their little brains.…
Autumn Must-Haves for Mom
The fall is here! It is my favorite season. The anticipation of the holidays, fun family traditions, cooler weather, fall sports, and school! Us moms need to take some time to treat ourselves. We made it through the summer! Time…
Acorn Craft and Learning with Preschoolers
Acorns are everywhere in the fall. Especially if you live somewhere full of oak trees. Kids are just pulled to collect and hoard these for some reason. It’s like they were squirrels in a previous life! Here at my house,…
Gluten-Free Halloween Candy List
I have always been familiar with Celiac and the Gluten-Free World because of my mom. She was diagnosed with Celiac in her early teens. Just this year my 4-year-old daughter was diagnosed. If you want to learn more about Celiac…
Painted Rock Name Games for Pre-K Kids
My youngest is in Pre-k! She is loving it but I am noticing she needs some more practice with her name and the letters in it. While brainstorming ways to help her I noticed the piles of stones on my…
Why GOOD Sleep is so Important for Kids and Mom
Sleep- Little kids fight it, parents wish they got more of it and we all need it. As moms, we all know that sleep is important for our kids. Do you really know why? And let’s talk about what us…
Apple Painting with Kids
It’s September and officially apple season. I love getting fresh fruit when in season. It’s easier to get the kids excited about eating it when it is in abundance and you can pick it yourselves. Of course, we will be…
Air Dry Clay Craft Projects with Kids- Leaf Bowls
Recently I was at the craft store getting some supplies for my sisters baby shower. I don’t go often because there is always a sale and always something I want. It is very hard not to impulse buy in those…
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