Summer Archives - The Chirping Moms

Easy Summer Craft for Kids: Curly Paper Octopus

July 27, 2020

Today we have an easy summer craft for kids! This curly paper octopus can be simply made with copy paper, scissors, tape and markers or you can use the construction paper, google eyes, etc mentioned below. We did one together and then I had Alex do one all on her own (she’s 5). I did help her out a bit with… Read More

Friday Favorites: See Kai Run

July 3, 2020

It’s now July and my kids haven’t been inside of a store since February. One thing that I would always do in store, was have my kids feet measured. Whether it was using the “foot chart” in Target or taking them to a kids shoe section, each season I liked to see exactly what size my kids feet were. Since… Read More

Fun Summer Craft for Kids: Friendship Pins

June 17, 2020

My girls current favorite craft: friendship pins. Who remembers these from the 80’s & 90’s? We’re bringing them back! All the credit goes to a friend of mine who reminded me of my favorite summer craft when I was Maggie & Alex’s age. Now my girls have been making them for friends, they make them for their shoes, their… Read More

May Activity Calendar for Kids

May 2, 2020

It’s a new month. It was a long April at home, with lots of rain and no where to go. We’re excited for May and warmer weather. Today I’m sharing a May Activity Calendar for Kids. My big kids have been doing great with their distance learning and usually finish by lunch. My preschoolers are very active and I find… Read More

Rainbow Crafts & Activities for Kids

May 1, 2020

Our first week home, we followed people across the nation and across the world in hanging rainbows in our window. We loved how they looked and really enjoyed spotting rainbows in other people’s windows when we were out or a walk. Rainbows are a symbol of hope, make us happy when we look at them and the message that the… Read More

25 Easy Outdoor Games

April 28, 2020

I used to only study weekly weather forecasts when we were going on vacation…now I check the 10 day, daily and hourly forecast like it’s my job because the rainy days are so much harder than the sunny ones! But after 6 weeks of only our backyard (no playgrounds or parks!!), they are starting to say “we want to… Read More

An Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids

April 6, 2020

We first made this easy rainbow craft for kids when trying to come up with something for a class St. Patrick’s Day party. I wanted a craft that the kids could bring home and display all spring and thought a rainbow craft was in the St. Patrick’s Day theme but also bright and fun for spring. The 1st graders had… Read More

A Fun Snack and Drinks for a Kids Luau

July 30, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Having a luau? Or maybe just a little summer bash? Today I’m sharing an easy luau drink and snack for kids: how to make a juice box into a hula dancer and how to make any muffin or cupcake look like a pineapple. You need very few supplies and it doesn’t take much time at all. These… Read More

10 Easy Ways to Incorporate STEM this Summer

July 19, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Schools out for the summer (or almost out in our case!). Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the pool and playing outdoors. We always try and read a lot in the summer to keep in the learning groove. We participate in our town’s library summer reading program which has a fun carnival to participate in if… Read More

Dressing for the Sunshine: 5 pieces to create the perfect sun-safe outfit!

June 29, 2019

By: Kristin Orr Summer is officially here, which for most is all about fun in the sun! As a mother with small children, having “fun in the sun” comes after dressing my kids head-to-toe in sun protective wear that is both cute and safe from harmful rays. Last summer, my son was too small to wear sunscreen or really hang… Read More