Colorful plastic letters hit the floor with a soft clatter. “Again! Again!” It was our second time to act out our latest favorite book with a simple alphabet activity for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and the kids were begging to read it again. The kids loved the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom […]
Recycling Crayons into New Ones with Help from the Sun
Shwew! The temperatures around here definitely have been screaming “SUMMER!” What better fun than show the kids just what the heat can do…by melting our old crayons into new, star-shaped ones! (After all, you need star crayons for the 4th of July!) Start the process by having the kids peel the paper […]
Sea Animals Day!
Last week we had so much fun with our Pirate Day that I’ve decided to do a theme day each week this summer. This week our theme day was based on sea animals and the following books:(Yes, that first book is a BIG book, divided up by habitats. We focussed on the animals that live […]
Pirate Day!
If you recall, we got our son a pirate ship for his birthday, and it’s been a big hit! So when the husband and I were out at my favorite Target and discovered all the pirate items in the dollar area, we had a field day! I began planning a “pirate day” then and there! […]
Free Summer Fun with the Kids
Are you looking for some fun, and free (or almost free) things to do with the kids this summer? How about trying out a few of these ideas? 1. Check out your local library. Many libraries offer a free summer reading program. The one we go to has weekly activities to participate in […]
