Pool noodles. Who’d have thought they could provide much more entertainment than just messing around in the pool? Here are some fun ways to use pool noodles with kids from Squiggles and Bubbles. When I first saw some gorgeous, flower shaped pool noodles at our local cheap store I knew I just had to buy …
Do mealtimes sometimes feel like you’re taking the proverbial horse to water but it refuses to drink? Or rather eat vegetables? If your children are anything like mine, getting them to eat a healthy, balanced diet (or more specifically vegetables) is a bit of a mission. I lovingly prepare a healthy dinner, packed full of …
Recently, a friend was in a quandary about choosing the right school to provide a religious education for her children. She explained that she doesn’t feel that she knows enough to provide that sort of education for her children. I can relate. I don’t feel equipped nor do I know how or where to start …
There is something magical about watching a child grow up; going from helpless infant to little person and beyond. During the day to day life, it’s sometimes hard to take a step back and realize how much of a blessing it is to be involved in the life of a child in such a significant …
Do your kids love to bang things, make noise and pretend to do grown up things? Most do! Therefore, the activity that I am sharing today will most likely be a hit with your little ones! Homemade Hammering Fun Materials: Piece of Styrofoam (as large or small as you want it) Piece of fabric big …
I am excited to share with you an activity from my 12 Week Summer Learning Program. If you like this activity, and are interested in filling your child’s summer with more fun learning activities like this one, you won’t want to miss my program. You can learn more about it HERE. Materials Needed: Kiddie Pool …
Blogging has allowed me to virtually meet so many talented bloggers. One of them is today’s contributer, Beth from 123 Homeschool 4 Me. She is amazingly talented and creates so many great *free* printables for her readers. If you haven’t checked them out, head over there after you read this. Tell her I said hi! …
We actually look forward to getting our local newspaper every Wednesday at my house. It is fun to see that is going on in the community and what it on sale at the various grocery stores near us. Once I have looked the paper over, my son and I use it to craft. Newspaper and …
While most children learn to read by age seven, the development of literacy begins in infancy. Learning to read is an intricate process that is built the understanding of the English language and its structures. This process is systematic and follows predictable stages of development. Infancy reaches for books enjoys bright contrasting colors and pictures …
My three year old loves to paint. I mean he really, really loves to paint. We paint almost every single day, sometimes multiple times each day. While he is perfectly happy to use the same brush and paper every time I enjoy mixing it up. I set out different objects to for him to paint …
