Pools make summer, and if you have one, you’re in for a great time. Peace of mind only adds to the fun, to keep these safety tips in mind this summer!
Category: Activities for Spirited Kids
It is hard to come up with activities for kids who are always on the go. These are some of the things that we have done with our little man to keep him living, loving, and learning. Hopefully, they will give you some ideas…
5 Tips to Make You an Origami Master
The ancient art of origami can be a fun and interesting hobby, but it can also be challenging when done incorrectly. Here are 5 tips to make you an expert.
Toddler Pet Store Adventure
A trip to the pet store is a great way to kill time and expose your toddler to the natural world.
How To Get Your Child to Sleep In…This Works!
If you have a young child that gets up way too early, you have to try this awesome way to get your child to sleep in in the morning.
Best Books for 4 Year-Old Boys
Well, since I already have posts for Best Books for 2 Year-Olds and Best Books for 3 Year-Old Boys, I figured it was high time for me to put together new list, now that my son is a 4 year-old. You may notice just a couple of repeats, but just because my son is a year older, doesn’t mean he no longer likes books from when he was “little”. 🙂 The Day the Babies Crawled Away (Find out more or buy through Amazon…) Right now, this is one of my top 3 favorite books. It’s rhythm and rhyme make…
Great Educational Preschool Board Games
Next to books, board games are high on my list of educational “tools” for preschoolers. They make learning so much fun, teach good sportsmanship, and are a great way to spend quality time together. Below are some our favorite preschool board games. If you have others, please share in the comments section! Build a Robot Game (Find out more or buy through Amazon…) I am pretty sure that this game was made specifically for my son. It is no wonder that it was awarded the Oppenheim Best Toy award. It has everything that a preschoolers like: a spinner, sturdy…
Toddler Books We Love: Best Books for 2 Year Olds
All kids are different, but we consider these to be some of the best books for 2 year olds.
How I Choose the Best Books for My 3 Year-Old
I love finding books for my 3 year-old. But, with new authors and writing styles constantly entering the scene, it can be hard to sift through the fluff and find the treasures. Below are some of the things I look at when I search for books for my 3 year-old. Commercial Books Should Offer More Than Just Marketing I try to stay away from commercial books. That doesn’t mean that I won’t pick up an early-reader book featuring the cast of Cars 2. It just means that the book has to offer more than just an opportunity for Disney or whomever…
How to Get Your Spirited Preschooler to Enjoy Reading
Spirited children are often very intelligent, but (like most kids) they tend to excel at things that interest them. From what I have read and experienced, spirited kids either have an easy time with reading or they struggle. There may be a number of reasons that reading may be tough for a spirited kid. Some kids have a hard time sitting still. Others enjoy being read to but do not have the patience or motivation to read themselves. Some kids get distracted by the pictures or their minds wonder or they have a million questions or prefer to make up…
Preschool Money Game with Printable Money Worksheets
At some point, I will write an article regarding how important financial education is for children. But, before a preschooler can learn about how money really works (avoid buying on credit, earn interest, etc.), he first has to have a basic understanding of currency. What is a dollar? How many pennies are there in a nickel? I am sure they are out there, but I put together some money worksheets to help my preschooler learn the basics. They are very simple, just real-size pictures of coins and what coin they equal. At this stage, I don’t cover every coin combination,…