This past weekend the kids and I went to my best friend’s 4 year-old’s birthday party. The kids had a blast, and I learned a few things about holding kid’s birthday parties. Here are some pointers for your future birthday blasts: Have the kids do a simple craft (think coloring activity) as they arrive. This […]
Cardboard Box Fun
Getting dinner cooked with little ones can be tough sometimes. It’s late in the day. They are tired. They are hungry. They are needy. Involving them in the preparation of dinner can keep them entertained, but sometimes it’s not possible. In the past, I have given them bowls of cereal or crushed cracker to stir. […]
10 Apples up on Top — Book Activities & Craft
Each year as March rolls around we have fun celebrating one of our favorite authors, Dr. Seuss. There are so many fun Seuss-inspired crafts and activities you can do with the kids. Recently we had fun with a few simple activities and a craft for Ten Apples up on Top. These activities would […]
Cat in the Hat — Paper Plate Craft
Do you know which children’s author has a birthday on March 2? Dr. Seuss! During the years I taught language arts, I loved finding ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read across America each March with my students. I’ve since had the pleasure of introducing my own little ones to some fun Dr. Seuss crafts […]
“I’m Exotic…”
I overheard the preschooler tell her brother this last week after they raced cars up and down the kitchen floor, “I’m exotic.” I’m pretty sure she meant exhausted, although the way she dresses sometimes could be described as exotic… *** The toddler was crying in his room. When I asked what was wrong, he said, “I turn […]
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