One of my favorite Easter time activities is our annual making of Peeps Houses. Oh, how the kids love this! I start out by having a storytime, based on Easter books full of bunnies and chicks. Then, we sing and act out some bunny songs. Some of my favorites are:Little Bunny Foo Foo and Peter…
Category: Homeschooling
PLAY KITCHEN
Who knew the memories our play kitchen would evoke? My son called me up earlier this week, while cleaning out our attic, and said,“Hey mom, we don’t need that old play kitchen that’s up in the attic anymore, do we?”I couldn’t respond.I was literally flooded with memories. Yes son, we do still need that play…
AUTUMN LEAVES
Autumn is a season that absolutely delights the senses!!The images of leaves changing colors, the scent of apples, the feel of the cool air, the taste of pumpkin pie, and the sound of leaves rustling, can send you into an autumn euphoria! Ahhhh….those autumn leaves(can’t you just smell them now?) Sharing this season with the…
Word Of The Year
I know everyone approaches the New Year a little differently when it comes to goals, resolutions, word of the year, bucket lists, etc. In my opinion, including one of these typical methods into my New Year routine, keeps me motivated and gives me a positive outlook on the year before me. So, this year, I…
Jumping Rope
I was sitting on a bench at a local park, watching my son play on the swings. From across the park, I heard the familiar chant “Miss Mary Mack“. I couldn’t help but smile as I was immediately transported back to my childhood. The memories of endless hours jumping rope with friends came flooding back…
COLOR MIXING
Color mixing is a fun and educational activity for children. I love to play around with color mixing while using paint, and what child doesn’t love paint!?Generally, I begin by introducing the children to the primary colors: Red, blue, and yellow. I give them each a small plate and let them squeeze out some red,…
Favorite Valentine’s Day Books
Reading to and with my children, and the other little ones in my life brings so much joy to my heart. I believe strongly in the importance of literacy, and love encouraging the love of literature in children. Holidays are a special time to share the love of reading with the children in your life.Each…
Winter Sensory Bins
Children learn best when they can touch and feel something. Winter sensory bins allow a child to explore their world through their senses and creativity. Although sensory bins can create a mess for us to clean up, the mess is worth the reward. Listening to a child play, while immersed in a world of their…
Christmas Season Quarantine Style
Celebrating this Christmas season quarantine style was nothing I could have imagined. When I think of the Christmas season, I think of: extended family visits, group caroling, parties with friends, malls full of holiday sights and sounds, visits with Santa, ugly sweater contests, Salvation Army bell ringing, carriage rides, and social gatherings galore. At first,…
ROCK COLLECTING
While eating lunch the other day, my youngest child casually asked, “Mom, why are there like 30 coffee cans full of rocks in the laundry room?”I had to laugh.Oh, the memories I have of rock collecting…. As most parents can relate, very few, if any, trips to parks or even just walks outdoors with young…
