Wondering if you should take your family to see a Disneynature film? For those with kids in upper elementary school and up, I recommend going to see Disneynature films during the first week they are released to theaters or available for home video. Here are 5 reasons to take your family to Disneynature movies: Reason […]
Simple Spring Science Projects for Kids
March 31, 2019 by
These simple Spring science projects can be done whether there is snow still on the ground or if Spring has already sprung! These science projects are ready and waiting in your fridge and recycle bin. The kids will learn about plant growth, water movement, seed germination, and more! Here are three simple Spring science projects […]
Fostering a Love of Poetry in Kids
February 19, 2019 by
Fostering a love of poetry in kids can have a lasting impact on their lives! Poetry can be a powerful tool for expressing deep emotions. Reading and writing poetry often requires an appreciation of language and symbolism that can be overlooked with other forms of literature. There are many benefits to fostering a love of […]
Relax on a Snow Day with a Snowflake Spa
January 30, 2019 by
Are you feeling stressed out with the cold Winter weather? This Snowflake Spa is easy to set up, so you can enjoy the spa experience in your own home. Here’s how to enjoy a relaxing spa day with a snowflake twist! To Host a Snowflake Spa of Your Own, You Will Need: Sleep Mask Nail […]
Hot Cocoa Cart Makes a Special Winter Treat
January 9, 2019 by
This hot cocoa cart puts all of your supplies for making special Winter treats at your fingertips! Hot cocoa can be such a special treat during the cold Winter months. When my kids come home after a long day at school, they look forward to unwinding with a cup of hot cocoa. We often use […]
Book Tasting Party Theme for Kids
December 30, 2018 by
A book tasting party can have a lasting impact on the birthday child as well as his or her friends! Here is how we planned a special birthday party for our 10-year-old (Clara) that she claimed was “the BEST birthday party EVER”! The Idea Clara seems to have an unending appetite for books. With this […]
Christmas Activities for Kids – Our Favorite Posts
December 4, 2018 by
These Christmas activities for kids are sure to bring lots of smiles! Whether you are making gifts for others, crafting your own advent calendar, or building a life-sized gingerbread house from cardboard, you will find lots of creative ways to enjoy the holiday season with your kids. Here are some of our favorite ways to turn […]
Halloween Play Dough Sweet Shop
October 8, 2018 by
This Halloween play dough sweet shop is such a fun activity to count down the days until Halloween! This is a great activity for a rainy day. The kids can help measure out the ingredients while you make the play dough together. Alternatively, use store-bought play dough to get right to the imaginative playtime fun! Our […]
10 Fun and Free Fire Safety Week Activities
October 7, 2018 by
Here are 10 fun and free Fire Safety Week activities with printables, worksheets, lesson plans, apps, and more! This year Fire Safety Week is October 7-13th, 2018. This week is a great reminder to review your at-home fire drills with your family. You may also want to replace batteries in smoke detectors, and set reminders to […]
How to Make an RC Bumper Car Arena
July 24, 2018 by
This RC bumper car arena is quick to set up, and can provide hours of playtime fun in your own backyard! This project is a great way to reuse those old pool noodles you may have in storage. Making your own RC bumper car arena is a fun outdoor project for teens or tweens to […]
Top Secret Spy Writing Mission Activity Cards
July 3, 2018 by
These top secret spy writing activities for kids are a great way to sneak in a little writing practice! My kids enjoyed creating their own poems in invisible ink, writing coded messages to friends, coming up with lists of their top must-have spy gadgets, and more! Be sure to scroll down to get your free […]
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Free Printable Coloring Pages
May 15, 2018 by
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY is coming to theaters everywhere on May 25, 2018! Do you have any Star Wars fans in your family? If so, you may want to scroll down for more information on the latest film, and get some free printable coloring pages to go with it! About the Movie – Official […]
Children’s Book Week Activities – 10 Favorites
May 2, 2018 by
These Children’s Book Week activities can help foster a love of reading that could last a lifetime. We curated a list of ten of our all-time favorite children’s book week activities for creative crafts, party ideas, and more. These children’s book week activities are sure to make reading super fun for kids of all ages! […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Kids to a Book Signing Event
April 30, 2018 by
Attending a book signing event can be an effective way to foster a love of reading while connecting with a favorite author. Book signing events can offer several unique opportunities that can become treasured memories for kids. For those of you who are lucky enough to live in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, be […]
Easy Ways to Encourage Healthy Living in Your Classroom
April 16, 2018 by
This post which features easy ways to encourage healthy living is sponsored by our friends at WeAreTeachers.com and fit4Schools. All opinions are my own. If you are looking for some easy ways to encourage healthy living in your classroom or home, you will want to explore the awesome resources available on the fit4Schools website! On […]
Top Secret Rainbow Mission Activity Cards
March 14, 2018 by
This Top Secret Rainbow Mission is a creative and active way to count down the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime you want some colorful fun! Each day features a creative color-themed activity for the kids to do that is quick and easy. The free template makes it simple to print and […]
Free Disney Pixar’s COCO Coloring Pages
February 13, 2018 by
These free Disney Pixar’s COCO coloring pages are such a fun way to celebrate the film! Scroll down to download and print coloring pages for some of your favorite characters in the film, such as: Miguel, Hector, Dante, and more! These coloring pages would be great to have on-hand for anytime you are looking for […]
Valentine STEAM Activities for Kids Ages 5-12
January 30, 2018 by
These Valentine STEAM activities for kids ages 5-12 are great for connecting with your kids while learning together! I love how these activities incorporate elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to create memorable learning experiences. My kids enjoyed sending Valentines in secret codes, building love bug robots, and lots more. Be sure to […]
