(Inside: Do you know a child who seems to always have something in their hands? They’re always touching something? These hacks for a fidgety child might be just what you need!) Fidgets seem to be all the rage right now. With all the banning of fidget spinners in schools everywhere, people are starting to see “Fidgets” in […]
A Simple System to Empower Young Children to Love Writing
I never thought I’d be a writer. Growing up I dreamt of being a teacher. I wanted to open my own school one day. But writing was never really on my radar. Until I couldn’t teach anymore. My son’s high needs became more and more apparent, and he just wasn’t thriving at school. We knew […]
Super Simple Peeps Patterns | Easter Activity for Kids
(Inside: These super simple Peeps patterns make the perfect Easter activity for kids! It’s so simple and fun that my toddler and ten-year-old both had a blast!) We are on a peep kick. For no particular reason, other than the fact that we are obsessed with Peeps. I mean, they’re the best Easter candy… After finishing […]
50 Totally Awesome STEAM Gifts for Science-Loving Kids
He walked in and slammed the door. He was stomping off to his room before I could even say “how was your day”? I knew I needed a way to really connect with my son, but more and more it felt like we had no common ground. Sitting down to a planned activity with mom […]
10 Must-Try Cranberry Science Experiments
One of my very favorite foods this time of year is sweet cranberry sauce! I feel like just the cranberry color is enough to make me feel like winter is here. My kids, though? Cranberries are “not their favorite”. See, I’ve got some pretty picky eaters. Of course I’m trying to expand their tastes, and […]
25 Must-Try Thanksgiving Feast Experiments
As much as we absolutely love Halloween, Thanksgiving is hard in our house. There’s new foods, new people, new smells, new sounds, and the sensory overload can often result in a Thanksgiving meltdown. One of the best tips that we’ve found to handle overwhelming holidays is to help my kids find a way to do things […]
Growing a Bacteria Garden | Totally Gross Science for Kids
My kids love all things squishy, slimey, and gross… Creepy crawlies, petri-dish snacks, and pretty much anything that makes you say “ewwww”. The other day I walked into my kitchen to see the kids a little too close to the trash can for my comfort level, so I asked what they were up to. “We’re observing!” […]
Building Structures with Candy Pumpkins
“When I grow up, I’m going to build buildings taller than a roller coaster” While I stirred my coffee, my four-year-old was telling me all of the things she would do when she was just a bit bigger. “You can definitely build buildings taller than a roller coaster. You can do anything!” “Could I build […]
A Simple Craft to Help Kids with Big Worries
We were ready to go. My daughter had her favorite skirt on, her tights with the flamingos on the knees and her glittery shirt. She was ready for preschool and so was I. “I don’t want to go.” My daughter stopped in her tracks and gazed at the ground. And with that, I knew we […]
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