The Chirping Moms

Fall Fun for Kids

Fall Fun for Kids

Fall is here & we are excited to share some of our favorite fun fall activities for families. First, we hope you got a chance to see our Fall Bucket List that we featured yesterday!   Click here to download the Fall Bucket List to print or right click on each individual image to open it in a new window.  You… Read More

Simple Scissors Practice for Preschoolers

Simple Scissors Practice for Preschoolers

Summer is coming to an end & we are looking forward to a new school year to start soon!  We have been soaking up afternoons at the pool, early morning bike rides, & picnic lunches at the park.  But with school just around the corner, this former teacher is making sure that we sneak a little bit of time in… Read More

8 Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Preschool

8 Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Preschool

 There’s a new backpack hanging in our mudroom & that can only mean one thing…   Yes, it’s time for my third (and last child) to head off to preschool!  This fall, Abby will be starting preschool.  It only totals six hours a week, but it’s hard to believe that I will have all three kids in school and that… Read More

Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

  Naptime ended last fall with my middle child & with the new year, I decided it was time for me to restructure that afternoon nap time and get him back into his room for a little “me time” (and give me a chance to catch up on things around the house or take a break without any little ones… Read More

Fall Crafts for Kids

Fall Crafts for Kids

For more fall inspiration, visit our Seasonal tab at the top of our page or follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins!   Fall has arrived this week!  Today we are sharing some simple fall craft ideas for the kids:    SIMPLE FALL CRAFT IDEAS FOR KIDS Candy Corn Craft:  Draw a candy corn shape on black paper.  Cut or tear small bits… Read More

The Ultimate Arts & Crafts Essentials List

The Ultimate Arts & Crafts Essentials List

It’s a cold, rainy day here.  Hello April Showers!  We have had several friends ask us what supplies to have on hand to keep our little ones busy on days like today.  So today, we are sharing our Arts & Crafts Essentials List with you all.    Then, once you have your supply closet stocked, visit our Pinterest boards for some… Read More

Fall Fun Nature Hunt (Printable)

Fall Fun Nature Hunt (Printable)

I’m excited to share a fun fall activity to do with your little ones:  Fall Fun Nature Hunt! I created this fun “Fall Nature Hunt” yesterday afternoon while the boys were at preschool!  Sometimes, with the days so busy and full of activities and routines, it’s nice to take some time to slow down and focus on the changes that… Read More

Toddler Activities

Toddler Activities

It’s hard to occupy a toddler. It’s even harder to occupy them with something you think is educational or constructive. When Alex naps I always like to attempt to do an activity just for Maggie – things we don’t do when I am chasing both her & her super fast crawling sister. Here is a list of some of our… Read More