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 […]
I Love Bugs!
It’s no secret, my kids love bugs. We’ve had several kept as short-term pets. Remember our horned tomato caterpillar? So when I found I Love Bugs! at the library, I knew we had to check it out. After reading the book, several times, we set out for a bug hunt. Now, usually we find some good […]
