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DIY Hanging Turkey Handprint

DIY Hanging Turkey Handprint

November 17, 2018

  It’s been a few years since we did a Thanksgiving handprint craft. I forgot how cute those little rainbow fingers made into a turkey look! This craft came about because I had the round wood boards and wanted to make something to hang for Thanksgiving. I host a little craft club for Alex’s fellow kindergartners and was trying to… Read More

Filed Under: Preschoolers, School Age, Thanksgiving, Toddlers Tagged With: easy crafts, handprint, holiday crafts, Thanksgiving

A New STEM Book for Girls & Galactic Crafts

A New STEM Book for Girls & Galactic Crafts

October 31, 2018

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Disney Book Group. As always all thoughts, opinions and ideas are our own. There’s a perfect new book for girls and we’re so excited to share why we’re loving it. Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks hit stores October 16th.  It’s cool, entertaining and celebrates some mad science and STEM! Here’s a bit about the… Read More

Filed Under: School Age, Uncategorized Tagged With: books, crafts, outer space, painted rocks, STEM

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

August 27, 2018

When I asked on Instagram last month what moms want to read about for back to school, two topics made up for 90% of the responses: school lunch ideas and school separation anxiety / preparing emotionally. I can’t believe this but it’s my 7th year sending a child off on a “first day of school”. The scary thing: time flies… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, From the Heart, Parenting, Preschoolers, School Age, Uncategorized Tagged With: Back to School, first day of school, Hanna Andersson, Parenting

Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

August 25, 2018

By: Ali McNulty Want to make back to school even more fun? Try out these easy Disney crafts! These two Mickey crafts are fun for school and also for birthday parties. Mickey Pencil Cup Supplies: Glitter pencil cup (available at Michaels/local craft store) Black glitter foam sticker sheet Yellow glitter foam sticker sheet Glue   Directions: Cut a strip of… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Birthday Party Ideas, Disney, Preschoolers, School Age Tagged With: Disney, Disney crafts, mickey crafts, Mickey Mouse

Best Books for Back to School

Best Books for Back to School

August 18, 2018

By: Jordan  It’s that time again! Some might even say it outranks December as: “The Most WONDERFUL Time of the Year!” Yep…it’s Back to School! Many of you have asked for Back to School book ideas. Here’s our list of the best books for Back to School. (As always, the cute pom garlands in the book nook are from my favorite: Pearl… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Book Lists, Preschoolers, School Age

Managing Screen Time for Kids: Free Printable for Tracking Screen Time

Managing Screen Time for Kids: Free Printable for Tracking Screen Time

June 12, 2018

I was trying to come up with some useful free printables for parents to use this summer. I polled a group of parents and many requested a printable for tracking screen time. Over the years, we’ve recommended our favorite iPad apps for kids, favorite devices and tablets, but never anything for tracking the amount of screen time. This printable is… Read More

Filed Under: Free Printables, Parenting, School Age

Summer Reading Calendar {Free Printable}

Summer Reading Calendar {Free Printable}

June 8, 2018

By Kristin Orr As a fifth grade teacher, I am often asked by parents how to keep students engaged over the summer. That’s how I came up with this Summer Reading Calendar. In the school I work in, teachers are required to give summer homework; a brief yet meaningful assignment for both reading and math that aligns to what they’ve… Read More

Filed Under: Book Lists, Free Printables, School Age Tagged With: raising readers, reading calendar, Summer Reading

Book List: Books that Make Us Smile

Book List: Books that Make Us Smile

May 3, 2018

Ready for a bight & cheery book list?! To be honest, reading in general makes us smile. It’s the end of the day and we settle in for a book. It’s before nap and someone hops on your lap. When you’re reading to kids, you’re close by, snuggling up. Now that my older two can read, one of their “chores”… Read More

Filed Under: Book Lists, Gift Ideas for Kids, Kid's Clothes, Preschoolers, School Age, Toddlers, Uncategorized

Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month with Stonyfield

Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month with Stonyfield

April 20, 2018

Happy Earth Month! Today we have three fun ways to celebrate Earth Month. We have an “earthy” recipe, a fun little DIY and a free printable packed with more ways kids can get involved. We were happy to partner with Stonyfield® Organic Kids® this Earth Month to share these fun activities. Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month 1. Plant… Read More

Filed Under: Preschoolers, School Age, Spring, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: dirt cups, Earth day, earth day activities, yogurt

Simple Rainy Day Craft: Paper Plate Instruments

Simple Rainy Day Craft: Paper Plate Instruments

April 4, 2018

Ready for April showers? For us spring means getting back to playing outdoors. This is very welcomed after months of cold weather in the winter. April can also bring plenty of rainy days indoors too. Today I’m sharing an easy rainy day craft for kids: easy paper plate instruments. You probably have all of the supplies already, so it’s a… Read More

Filed Under: Preschoolers, School Age, Spring, Uncategorized, Winter Tagged With: Jolly Time, paper plate craft, paper plate instruments, popcorn craft

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