The Chirping Moms

Fall Fun for Kids

Fall Fun for Kids

It’s almost fall! Here are a few fun fall things you can enjoy with your families this September. There will be lots more coming to the blog over the next few weeks. Our Fall Bucket List has tons of Fall activities for families, there are books to read and crafts to try.    Fall Activities for Families       … 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!  Today we’re sharing some simple scissor practice for preschoolers. 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… Read More

February Printable Activity Calendar for Kids

February Printable Activity Calendar for Kids

Today, we are excited to be sharing a fun February activity calendar for kids, full of fun activities & crafts to do with your young children each day in the month of February.  There are a variety of activities listed in the calendar including crafts, imaginative play, cooking, & gross motor activities.  Most of these items can be completed with… Read More

Simple Preschool Activities: Halloween

Simple Preschool Activities: Halloween

This week’s theme is Halloween! Less than 2 weeks until Halloween and my kids can’t wait.  For this week’s post we’ll make, eat, read and play with all things Halloween! For more on our free simple preschool activities at home series, click here. The intro post tells all about this simple program, ages, etc and links to all of the… Read More

10 Books for Toddler Boys

10 Books for Toddler Boys

Today I’m sharing our favorite books for toddler boys. What’s that they say “the days are long and the years are short”? It seems like just yesterday I had two toddler girls in the house all day. There were some very long days, but looking back, the days were filled with two giggling little girls that wore princess costumes all… Read More

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

We are so excited to feature this awesome guest post from Red Ted Art.  She is featuring nine different kids’ crafts that you can make using a simple empty toilet paper roll.  Thanks for sharing, Red Ted Art! Have a big stash empty cardboard rolls waiting for toilet paper roll crafts? Or just one lonely cardboard roll from the last kitchen towel… Read More

Top 10 Easter Basket Fillers for Babies & Toddlers

Top 10 Easter Basket Fillers for Babies & Toddlers

Easter is around the corner and the Easter Bunny is getting ready to hop around and fill baskets. If the Easter Bunny needs any help this year, we’ve got some great ideas for babies and toddlers. Below are lists of what we chose as the top 10 Easter basket fillers for little ones: Top 10 Easter Basket Fillers for Babies &… Read More

The New Stride Rite Soft Motion Shoe: The Juice Pack

The New Stride Rite Soft Motion Shoe: The Juice Pack

Toddlers can be wild, crazy, stubborn, messy and irrational. They can also be super sweet, hysterical and entertaining. I remember when my girls were toddlers and they didn’t want to  go anywhere without a costume on. The playroom was covered in tutus and tap shoes. Now, when the big sisters are at school, the newest toddler in the family likes… Read More

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

Treasure hunts are so fun and with the temperatures shifting, this outdoor scavenger hunt will surely be a hit that kids will love! Read on to get the free printable scavenger hunt twist for young and older kids here.   Fall has arrived here in Virginia.  The leaves are starting to change color.  The sunsets a little earlier.  And the… Read More