LOUD: Staying Sane in the Midst of a Hectic Household

Our house is loud. Almost all the time. It’s not that the kids are obnoxious (well, most of the time), but with five of them,… Read More

Rainbow Loom Dogs: Beagle and Husky

Aidan discovered Rainbow Loom dogs this week on Youtube, and he has been busy making beagle and husky puppies! They are sooooooo cute.  As soon… Read More

Preschool Farm Unit

After the heat of summer, I am so ready to get outside in the fall and enjoy going to the pumpkin patch and visiting the… Read More

Lego Court: A Mock Trial Lesson with Legos

Last week, we husband went to jury duty for the first time ever.  He was actually kind of happy to be summoned as he has… Read More

Six Indoor Active Games for Preschoolers

Nothing beats playing outside, but sometimes the weather just doesn’t allow for outdoor play.  Here are some ways that preschoolers can be active indoors –… Read More

How to Build a Lego Candy Dispenser

Build a working candy machine out of LEGO® bricks! Got M&M’s?  Or Skittles?  Even if you don’t do trick-or-treating, it seems like there is always… Read More

Changeable Magnetic Marble Run

Make your own components for a changeable magnetic marble run! Okay, here we are with yet another marble run, but this one is our favorite… Read More

Ping Pong Ball Nerf Targets

You know what makes a simple and fun Nerf target? An empty plastic bottle and a ping pong ball! Ready, aim, fire!… Read More

Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergartners

Here are some simple pattern activities that are perfect for 4-6 year old’s. With each of these activities, I challenged Owen (age 5) to try… Read More

The Three Little Pigs Pretend Play

Jonathan (2.5) has been totally obsessed with the story of the Three Little Pigs lately.  He discovered it through the classic Disney cartoon… Read More