Apple picking…caramel candy apples…fresh apple cider…is there anything that gets you more in the mood for fall than all things apples? Ok, maybe a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but that’s only because Starbucks has a better marketing team than apples do!  Capitalize on the excitement of the fall with apple activities for preschoolers that engage the senses and inspire learning.  I bet you’ll be just as excited to set these up as the kids will be to do them. Apple Activities for Preschoolers There are so many ways to use an apple theme to inspire fun and learning. Here are some ..read more

You can never have too many boredom busters, especially when they are full of learning! I set up this simple STEM challenge for my kids as a way to have fun and unwind after school and could not believe how much fun it turned out to be. Get your kids thinking critically and developing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills with just some simple items from around the house! While designing and testing their own designs kids are working on the STEM concepts of design, shape, and structure in a fun and hands-on way. It’s an open-ended process that allows kids to test differ ..read more

After a couple days of being stuck indoors do your kids start whining that they have nothing to do?   Or does the thought of entertaining everyone on a long stormy day make you want to pull your hair out? I can help! Kids don’t need to stop moving just because the weather is too hot, too rainy or too cold, there are many ways to move and have fun indoors! All of these games need very few materials that you probably already have at home. So keep this list handy for anytime you’re stuck indoors and need some inspiration. Indoor Games That Get Kids Moving Spy Course Weave colored yarn up an ..read more

Summer. School is almost over and the days of fun and relaxation are just around the corner. Ice cream…swimming…and the perfect opportunity to teach kids about money! Stay with me for a second. I know it sounds crazy at first, but really summer is the perfect time for kids to learn about managing finances. The pace of life is slower, you have a chance to spend more quality time together, and many of the discretionary spending decisions are ones that include the kids. Plus, giving kids a voice in the family finances not only teaches them good habits, it also cuts down on complaining. When ..read more

Want to start doing acts of kindness with your kids but feeling overwhelmed? Then start simple! Don’t underestimate the benefit an intentional act of kindness has for both the giver and receiver. No act of kindness is too small to make a difference in someone’s day. The truth is you rarely will know how a random act of kindness will impact someone else. Between our 100 Acts of Kindness and 24 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness initiatives I have been lucky enough to get emails from people all over the world who have been touched by simple acts of kindness. People who have been in the midst of p ..read more

This In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb lion and lamb craft for Spring will make kids and adults smile! This time of year, it’s fun to celebrate the lion-like weather that comes before the lamb-ish weather during the month of March.  We made this lion and lamb craft using a unique crafting material: gift bows! In like a Lion an Out Like a Lamb Craft for Spring This Spring craft is perfect for talking about the weather that the month of March brings.  I love to incorporate fine motor skills into kids crafts and the lion and lamb craft for Spring targets a few areas.   Cutting sm ..read more

Marshmallow engineering is a hands-on STEM activity kids adore! Seeing a pile of marshmallows and some fun colored straws is sure to engage even the most reluctant learner–especially if they can sample while they build. What could be more fun? Not only is it fun to build with treats, it’s also an open ended activity that lets kids explore and create. Parents can build on that excitement with this fun and simple STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) project. Creating structures out of marshmallows develops kids’ engineering skills and enhances their critical thinking. While creating ..read more

Playing with shapes again and again is how preschoolers learn identify and create them. This free learning shapes printable pack is jam packed (pun intended) full of ways for kids to play and learn with shapes. You can use the pages to play with shapes, create a quiet book, make a hands on busy bag, and even move and learn with gross motor games! Who knew one free printable pack could be so much fun? This 14 page printable pack includes play dough mats, memory and I Spy games, shape pattern work and so much more. All you need to do is print and get ready to play with shapes! Make practicing s ..read more

Busy bags are a great way to keep little ones actively engaged on the go or at home.  We’ve been getting them out a lot lately for my preschooler to do while the big kids are doing their homework and it’s been working out really well. This ABC and fine motor busy bag is easy to put together and perfect for preschoolers who are learning their letters! Grab your supplies and you’ll have this preschool busy bag prepped in just minutes. Don’t worry about waiting until you find a yellow plate or an orange marker. Use whatever you have on hand. Kids don’t care about busy bags being Pinterest-p ..read more

Delivery drivers are some of the real rock stars of 2020! We wanted to something nice to thank all the drivers who were coming to our house this month. As we were discussing how lucky we were to have them we decided lotto tickets would be the perfect way to say thanks. We created 3 different free printable delivery driver thank you signs that you can download and print to use at your house too. Delivery Driver Lottery Ticket Thank You We had a couple different ideas for how we could display our lottery tickets for the drivers to take so ended up with 3 different printable signs. The first sig ..read more