Getting Dressed for Winter Fun

This week we are focusing on outdoor learning activities you can do in Winter. Kicking off the week is a video from Angelique sharing a cute little song about getting dressed for the cold! Can’t see this video? You can watch it here. Angelique Felix believes in the magic of play. You can find out […]

Around the Web: Snow and Ice

  There are so many different ways to play and learn in winter, and the internet is full of ideas! This week we are sharing 10 links with fun ideas to inspire you.  1. Have some winter fun inside with these 10 Indoor Winter Fun Activities For Kids via Inner Child Fun 2. Learn through play […]

Learning in an Instant: Winter

Chances are, your winters differ from other seasons, even if you live in a place that doesn’t get snow. And the best way to learn about winter in your area is to get outside in it! Nature walks are a great activity to do together as a family and they are rich with learning experiences. […]

Simple Science- Ice Experiment

Do your kids love science? Even the simplest of experiments can be exciting activities of discovery and this ice experiment falls into that category. It’s very simple to put together, but also a lot of fun for kids to explore.  Ice Experiment: Which added material (variable) will melt ice the fastest? What You’ll Need: Ice […]

Snowflake Painting

You don’t have to live in an area with snow to have some Winter fun. Today’s video shows how to create a beautiful snowflake painting with a simple technique. This painting project is great for many ages and really delivers stunning results. Check out the video for the easy how-to! Can’t see this video? You […]

12 Best Learning Activities from 2012!

 The contributors here at Inner Child Learning have chosen some of their best learning activities from 2012 to share. We hope that you’ll browse around and get to know us all a little better, and we look forward to sharing lots more this year!  Baby Massage as an Opportunity for Early Play and Learning   Rainbow […]

Learning in an Instant: Handwriting

As we head into the weekend, I wanted to share a super quick but effective learning activity you can do with the kids, or as we like to call it “Learning in an Instant”. For this simple handwriting activity, you will need a wipe off board and wipe off markers. Write your child’s name for […]

Simplify Your Life: Tips for the New Year

When I used to work as an Elementary School Counselor, parents frequently requested, “Help my child learn to be organized!” Organization is a skill that can be taught to some degree and I was happy to help . . . but I would often gently encourage those parents to look openly into their everyday lives, […]

Snow Play and Movement

The winter months have unique opportunities for play and learning. So take advantage of this time! This video shares several ideas for winter play, movement, and crafts. You could even watch it with your kids and let them pick out their favorite activity to do today!  Can’t see this video? You can watch it here. […]

Help Your Kids Set Goals for the New Year

New Year’s resolutions are not just for the grownups! Kids benefit greatly from setting, working towards and achieving their own New Year’s goals. Big or small! A list of questions can help guide your child through their own thoughts on their goals and give you a wonderful way to ‘take a picture’ of their personality […]

Top 10 Educational Holiday Gifts

The list below contains what I believe to be the Top 10 Educational Holiday Gifts (and a few extras!) for children between the ages of 3-8. I do not consider myself a toy/game expert by any means, but when I choose toys/games for my children and others, I thoughtfully consider the following: Cost: I am […]

DIY: Simple Homemade Butter

Has your child ever asked you a question that you weren’t quite sure how to answer? This happens quite frequently in our home, so I wasn’t surprised when Colin said me last week, “Mommy, I know that butter is dairy and dairy comes from cows. But how does the milk become butter?” I replied, “I’m […]

Imaginary Play with Cars

This week is dedicated to imagination and pretend play! This video shares a fun idea for learning about cars and traffic. You can watch the video with your kids and then start planning your own roadways and town!  Can’s see this video? Watch it here. Angelique Felix believes in the magic of play. You can […]

Monster Math

I’m constantly trying to think of ways to make learning fun, and I’m happy to say that this monster math activity was a huge success! My son had a ton of fun learning with this in multiple ways. He practiced drawing, cutting, and pasting as he used his imagination to come up with the perfect […]

Monster Stomp Song

It’s Music Monday and today’s video from Angelique is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. The Monster Stomp Song is so fun and catchy. Can your child do the monster stomp?   Can’t see this video? You can view the video here. If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe to Angelique’s YouTube Channel for […]

Fall Greeting Cards

Fall is officially here and the weather is just now starting to catch up, I decided it was time to take the girls leaf collecting. We live near the mountains in North Carolina and have a huge variety of trees around us meaning plenty of leaves to gather!  After we had as many leaves as […]

Apple Tree Song

Today is Music Monday and we are sharing another video from Angelique! We are immersing ourselves in all things fall, and this apple tree song was a fun way to start our day. This is a short song that gets kids singing along, so don’t be surprised if your child wants to watch it more […]

How to Preserve a Spider’s Web

  As the Autumn equinox drew near, my children and I were struck by the changes outside. We started to spot crows flocking, squirrels frantically gathering, and beautiful spiders webs covered with dew on our daily nature walks.  This week we found so many incredible webs that we wanted to find a way to keep […]