I like having several quick and easy learning activities for our daughter to do on a whim. We’ve been focusing on numbers lately. So today, we figured we would share some of our favorite Counting & Number Recognition Activities! These three number activities are super simple to setup, and they are perfect for quiet time, or independent play. I love… View Post
I don’t know about you, but when the weather turns warm, my breakfast cravings change. I’m less inclined to seek out a hot breakfast…but I still want something quick and easy, healthy, and energizing. These Summertime Breakfast Bowls are the perfect solution! These three delicious and filling breakfast bowls are a great way to kick-start your day. And while I… View Post
“Chicka chicka boom boom! Will there be enough room? Look who’s coming! L M N O P!” – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom byΒ Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault Chicka Chicka Boom Boom became an instant favorite in our house, when we read it to our daughter a couple of years ago. In fact, it’s been a top-selling children’s book for… View Post
We are always looking for new artistic techniques to try out…whether it’s a different method, or different materials. And after this past week…Sandpaper Art just might be our new favorite! We created several different masterpieces utilizing oil pastels and chalk. The sandpaper certainly provides a unique textural element, and the black sandpaper that we used made the oil pastel and… View Post
“We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau I strongly believe that conducting engaging science experiments with young children will result in a love for science, and a thirst for knowledge. A science experiment is a powerful sensory tool that encourages children to explore, wonder, observe, predict, and most importantly…ask questions…. View Post
If you caught our blog post on Tuesday, you already know that we celebrated our daughter’s third birthday with an art party! It really was a fun party…one for the memory books. Since the party was art-themed, quite a few guests gifted our little nugget with various art supplies and activities…including an awesome 4-in-1 Spin & Splash machine. I’m sad… View Post
