Coding is the language of the future! If you have kids interested in computers or how things work in this age of technology, here’s a set of coding activities your kids are going to love. We’ve been playing with them in our house, our friend’s houses, and in class and here’s what we think. Check…
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30+ Super Creative Cereal Box Crafts and Projects for Kids
It’s time to gather up all those empty cereal boxes! I’ve pulled together a mega list of 30+ Super Creative Cereal Box Crafts and Cereal Box Projects for Kids. Inside this really fun list, you’ll find cereal box cars, flowers, pretend play props, art projects and tools, cereal box animals, and more. I have even thrown…
10+ Fun Play and Learn Moon Activities
The moon is fascinating! My little lady has so many questions about that big rock in the sky and I do my best to give her hands-on learning ideas which help her learn. This time we are collecting the very best play and learn moon activities! You can study the moon with your kids any time…
STEM On A Budget: Cheap and Fun Ways to Learn
The number one question I get about STEM projects is “Where can I find the supplies cheaper?” Teachers’ budgets are tight, almost non-existent. Household money in many families is tight too. But this shouldn’t be a deterrent to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. So I gathered up some of my friends and we…
Fuzzy Heart Monster Backpack Charms
Does your kiddo love showing off their collection of backpack charms? Or maybe they’re a Beanie Boo lover. They will totally love these adorable Fuzzy Heart Monster Backpack Charms for Valentine’s Day. Or their birthday, or any day of the year. Go pick out some fun fake fur and let’s get sewing! Fuzzy Heart Monster Backpack…
Gorgeous Spin Art Hearts Painting Activity for Kids
We love the creative sparks that fly when we add process art to our day. So we got out the salad spinner, did some spin painting and made these gorgeous Spin Art Hearts!! They’re gorgeously swirly and every heart is unique, just like the kids that make them. And the science behind the swirl makes…
25 Lovely Valentine Process Art Projects for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air… love for art, that is! And it’s time for Valentine projects! We love open-ended, you never know what will turn out, kind of art around here. So here are 25 Valentine Process Art Projects for the kiddos. I’m going to use a bit of a loose definition of process art here. Typically…
Here are the very best STEAM and STEM games your kids will love!
Board games that integrate STEM and STEAM are not only educational, but have boundless educational opportunities. And like with any game, it can be played over and over with different outcomes, making it an exciting adventure for kids to learn and play along the way. Here are some of the best STEM and STEAM games…
Colorful Pour Art White Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Have you been following along on the pour art trend? You can create these gorgeous paintings by dumping a cup of assorted color paints on a canvas. It’s a totally therapeutic style of art that gives cool, swirled, explosions of color on a canvas. I could stare at them all day. But, paint gets expensive,…
7 Ways Research Indicates Pretend Play is Vital for Brain Development
“Bzzzz! WOOOSH! Bam!” Sweet sounds of laughter and imaginative play ring out. As a parent, I am sure you can hear them too. As kids let their imaginations run wild and their interests take the lead on how they play, they begin to let their fantasies and pretend play dominate their day and what toys…