Cultivating Little Picassos When you ask your child, “What was your favorite thing you did in school today”, art and music consistently ranks high on the list. Why? Because it’s simply fun! But art also supports free play and the freedom to manipulate different art materials in an unstructured More…
Making STEM Fun in the Outdoors So much fun can be found outdoors with these STEM projects for kids! From the grass under your feet, to the clouds in the sky, science is all around. Exploring, playing, observing and learning are all key components to encourage your child to More…
SHOWING LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Even as parents, we sometimes need reminders to show our children that we love them and don’t always necessarily need to be on their case about something. It’s easy for us to get wrapped up in the day to day robotic activities of parenting. More…
“You have probably heard or seen the word STEM. Not all parents are familiar with STEM activities or what STEM stands for, but most know it’s something educational. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. Science When it comes to Science we want young children to become exposed to questioning, exploring, observing and More…
THROW KINDNESS AROUND LIKE CONFETTI AND SPRINKLE JOY IN YOUR HEART Do you remember being little and creating sweet homemade gifts to give to your family and friends during the holidays? The idea of creating or doing something meaningful can be as simple as using just a few craft More…
Take a Magic Carpet Ride As adults, we use carpets and rugs in our homes to create a certain image and look. They provide a comfortable place to sit, play or work and can give a room an overall warmer, even magical feeling. When it comes to educational carpets More…
Looking for educational activities to do with your child this fall? See all 12 linked activities you can add to your fall bucket list here. Educational Fall Activities To Do With Your Kids About the Author Eryka is a Mainer raising her little family in the More…
Start off by opening up the pumpkin and demonstrating how to use the scoop. Talk about the rules of pumpkin scooping and were they need to put the pumpkin seeds and guts. Discuss all the senses… minus taste. Izzy and I talked about the smell along with the colors More…
Calling All Ghouls and Boys From pumpkin carving to finding the perfect costume, Halloween can be a very exciting time of year for children! Little goblins, ghouls, princesses, and ghosts can’t wait to take it to the streets. But as a parent, we want to help ensure that they More…
What is dramatic play? Dramatic play is a type of play in which children accept and designate roles, and then act them out. It is an activity where they break through their norms, pretend to be someone or something different from themselves and dramatize situations and feelings for the More…