I’ve always loved those paint chip samples you can find in the hardware stores… I remember collecting handfuls of them as a kid whenever I got a chance. That love for the colorful strips hasn’t ended, and lately we’ve been having fun using them in some colorful learning activities. The first thing we […]
“C” Is for Candy…
Candy. There is candy spilling over from the large Tupperware bowl in the cabinet. Pieces fall out when I open the door to get items out for lunch. I toss them back in quickly, before the kids catch a glimpse and think they should have sweets instead of the crunchy baby carrots […]
Leaf Activities
We’ve been enjoying several fall-related books from the library lately. One of our favorites has been A Friend for All Seasons! A Friend for All Seasons tells the story of a little raccoon who lives in an Oak tree. When its leaves start to fall he thinks it may be […]
Stellaluna Book Activities
Last week we went a little nuts with squirrels…. This week we got a little batty! Remember our visit with the fruit bats? After that post I received a wonderful comment suggesting we read the book Stellaluna. (Thanks Mary from Fit and Fed!) A couple days later we actually stumbled upon the book […]
STEM Activity: Build a Chair for a Stuffed Animal
Every day little ones race across the living room and bound onto the couch. Together they jump as if the cushions are their very own mini trampolines. If you know a young jumper, then the book (affiliate link) Little Fox by Marilyn Janoyitz will soon become a favorite. Little Fox loves to jump on his mom’s chair and […]