The weather has changed and we've shifted from playing outside for hours on end to only short periods for play. I keep screen time very limited around here so keeping the boys occupied is key so they don't end up bored. It's been awhile since I made a new sensory bin so we thought we'd make one that was Christmas themed. Here's our Preschool Christmas Sensory Bin: SUPPLIES … [Read more...]
A is for Apple! An Apple Paper Plate Preschool Craft! | Fun Crafts with Mom
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It's fall! I can't believe how fast time is flying! The apples on the trees are getting big and are ready for picking! Sawyer is so excited about going apple picking since they talked about it in his new preschool class! To celebrate I thought we'd make this fun Apple Paper Plate Preschool Craft! Supplies Needed: Red Construction Paper Green Construction Paper Scissors Paper … [Read more...]
Baby Chicks Paper Plate Craft {Fun Crafts With Mom}
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This fun paper plate craft is super easy for any age level. My oldest was telling me about the baby chicks that the school hatch every year and I thought we could do a fun craft to celebrate them. My boys had a lot of fun making theirs! Supplies Needed: Yellow Paper Plates Yellow Feathers Orange Pipe Cleaners Wiggle Eyes Glue Dots Glue Stick Scissors Orange Cardstock For our … [Read more...]
Teach Your Kids With CHALK Preschool Online Review & Scholarship Giveaway
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It is always so amazing to me how much my kids learn everyday. Kids really are like little sponges and soak up every little thing around them. Halli is 2 years old and is learning dozens of new words a day, and I am always amazed at the things she knows. During those early years of preschool when my kids are so curious I want them to learn as much as they can. Halli loves to learn especially if … [Read more...]
Celebrate Easter with VTech Go! Go! Smart Toys
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Every year while I am shopping for my kids Easter baskets I rack my brain for different ideas other than candy. They don't need an Easter Basket full of sugar! Also I don't need their Easter baskets full of sugar! Because let's be honest, how many of us eat our kids Halloween, Christmas, Valentines Day, and Easter Candy? I have two hands way up in the air right now. I unfortunately have zero will … [Read more...]
Halloween Book Round Up!
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I can't believe it is Halloween in a few days! Hayden has been talking about it for weeks, and I have been planning our costumes for a long time now. There are a few things I have to finish, but it should be pretty fun! I am excited to see how it all turns out. I like to cycle out books for my kids and read ones that go with the current season or holiday. Halloween probably has some of my … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Apple Trees {Toddler Friendly Craft}
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We're about to go apple picking soon and I thought a fun way to get Sawyer excited about it would be to make a fun craft! This craft is a bit on the time-consuming side but only because you have to wait for things to dry. Other than that it's pretty easy and fun for everyone at any skill level. To get started you'll need a few things. White Plate Cardboard Strip Green Paint Brown … [Read more...]
New, Fun, and Engaging Learning Activities with Ivy Kids Kits {#Review}
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Finding new, fun, and engaging learning activities for Hayden can be rough. Also taking the time to lesson plan, then get all the materials we need, and then organizing it all takes forever! I rarely have that kind of time. Thankfully Ivy Kids offered to send us two of their kits! Ivy Kids is a monthly subscription box for children ages 3-8. Each monthly kit contains a classic book and over … [Read more...]
ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy {Review & One Year Subscription #Giveaway}
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This year I have been homeschooling Hayden for preschool. Next year he will be starting Kindergarten and he is so so excited. School is out and everyone is thinking about their summer vacations, but Hayden is counting down the days until school starts again. He loves to learn, and he is really super smart. I have really had to search and find things to challenge him. He learns things quickly … [Read more...]
