Summer is full of great experiences, outdoor fun, and the beach. Of course. Unfortunately, not all of us get to have the beach in our backyard so I am bringing it to you the best I can ;) These Ocean Animals activities are adorable, and I hope your kids love them as much as mine do. … [Read more...]
Super Cute Paper Plate Fish Craft for Kids
This Super Cute Paper Plate Fish Craft is inspired by a beautiful book titled The Rainbow Fish. We love easy crafts that go with themes that we are enjoying. This perfect fish craft can be done just for fun or by extending an Ocean or Under the Sea Preschool theme. Plus, who doesn't love a great book activity? Under the Sea Paper Plate Fish Craft for Kids … [Read more...]
5 Therapeutic Benefits of Fidget Spinners
Therapeutic Benefits of Fidget Spinners While there hasn’t been an in-depth study regarding fidget spinners, you will find that many parents of anxious, fidgety children have seen that there therapeutic benefits. Sometimes you must go with what you know works for your children, even if the world hasn’t taken the time to create a research study on whether this is deemed accurate. If you are a parent who is debating whether or not fidget spinners will be a good investment for your child, then … [Read more...]
10+ Best Fourth of July Snacks for Kids
This month we are sharing all kinds of Patriotic recipes and activities. Don't you love all of the great things summer brings? Delicious Watermelon, Strawberries, and poolside parties are just a few of the fun things you get to enjoy. So today I decided to share a few favorite Fourth of July Snacks for Kids. Our children and the neighborhood kids love when I pull out a snack that looks like this. Can you blame them? I love them too. Red, White and Blue Snacks are perfect for a summer party. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Your Kids Need to Read This Summer
Often time’s schools find that kids suffer from what’s called “Summer Slide.” This summer slide is a sign that kids weren’t reading or doing much of anything educational to continue using the skills learned in the year prior. Thankfully we homeschool and don't have to worry about what school's think, but I still don't want my children moving backward. While summer break should be a time for family fun, relaxation and just enjoying childhood there’s a reason kids should incorporate books into … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Soap Minions Style
Something about these cute, funny little yellow guys makes everyone happy. If you haven't seen Despicable Me yet or been introduced to the Minions, I'd be shocked. My kids love the movies and my eight-year-old laughs hysterically when he watches them. And even though I find a couple of parts a little inappropriate I have to admit the Minions are fun. That is why I came up with this super cool Minion Soap for the kids to enjoy. Are you ready to learn how to make homemade soap? If you already know … [Read more...]
How to Make Despicable Me Minions Twinkie Treats
Are you ready for the Minions? I don't know about your kids, but my eight-year-old is a huge fan of these little yellow Despicable Me Characters. So when I heard there was a new movie coming out I knew we needed to come up with something fun to celebrate it. These Despicable Me Minions Twinkie Treats are AMAZING! Don't be surprised if your kids want to play with their food first. Can you blame them? These yummy treats are almost too fun to eat. How to Make Despicable Me Minions Twinkie … [Read more...]
Why Fidget Spinners are Being Banned from Schools
Just as quickly as fidget spinners became wildly popular this year, they got banned from many schools. Teachers across the world are defining fidget spinners as toys and toys are often not allowed at school. Many parents who have found fidget spinners useful for their anxious, fidgety children are frustrated that schools have banned these products. While parents may be frustrated, there are valid reasons why fidget spinners are being banned from schools. Take a moment to learn why these toys … [Read more...]
The Best Ocean Theme Recipe for Slime
I'm sure you have noticed SLIME IS EVERYWHERE right now. So, of course, we had to include it in our Ocean summer theme this week. We started using slime years ago when we learned all about the Jellyfish Life Cycle. You can see the original jiggly slime here. This time we are diving deeper into the slime world with this awesome Recipe for Slime inspired by the Ocean. … [Read more...]
How to Help a Child with ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder)
Oppositional Defiance Disorder, known as ODD for short, pertains to children who have been diagnosed with a significant level of defiant, disobedient and negative behaviors. If you are raising a child with ODD, then you are familiar with the utter exhaustion that comes with trying to get your child to behave without diminishing their self-esteem. A child with ODD may seem impossible to manage, but there are ways you can work to help a child with ODD and in turn raise them to be successful … [Read more...]
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