There are so many animals that I never had much appreciation for before having four sons. Bats are definitely in that category! The boys love them, along with snakes and tarantulas and other creatures like that. In fact, they discovered this summer that if you hang out in our back yard at dusk, there are…
There are some great deal on LEGO® sets on Amazon right now, so it might be a good time to put away some gifts for Christmas! As always, check prices to verify before ordering as the prices on Amazon can change at any time. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. First of all, the 2017…
We have always liked owls, but this spring we went to a nature preserve to watch a pair of barred owls and their little owlets – such a cool experience! And now we’re totally hooked on anything with owls. Here’s a fun collection of the sweetest owl crafts to make. Do them with kids, or…
Here’s an easy way to improve fine motor skills in kids while using materials you already have! My 5 year old could not be more excited about being a kindergartner. He has always loved to work hard and learn new things that make him more grown up. Although he has been eager to learn to…
Challenge kids to create a story illustrated with LEGO® bricks! My new LEGO® book Epic LEGO® Adventures with Bricks You Already Have comes out in just a month, and this printable pack is the perfect complement. Kids can build story scenes, shoot photos, and write exciting text just like I did when creating my book. This…
Epic LEGO® Creations with Bricks You Already Have – Build Crazy Worlds Where Aliens Live on the Moon, Dinosaurs Walk Among Us, Scientists Battle Mutant Bugs, and You Bring Their Hilarious Tales to Life! I am so excited to show you our newest LEGO® book! This book has 38 new LEGO® projects with step-by-step instructions…
View the solar eclipse… without looking at the sun! Next week, a total solar eclipse will occur all across the United States, and while our state (Texas) is not in the path of totality, we should still see a good partial eclipse. But did I order the right viewing glasses? Um, no… And now, there…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sphero. The opinions and text are all mine. Coding. Robots. STEM. As parents and teachers, we know that we need to incorporate technology and computer science into our kids’ education, but it can be a little overwhelming, especially for those of us who grew…
The boys and I had a blast this week creating these adorable wood robots! This is a great beginning woodworking project for kids because exact measurement is not important, you can use glue instead of nails, and you can use whatever scrap wood and materials you have on hand. And it’s FUN! Total win. We…
I love using sensory bins with preschoolers because it’s such a motivating way to develop fine motor skills through play! This construction truck themed sensory bin was a big hit with our preschool co-op this past week. The kids used little trucks to lift and load up beans, and we used cardboard to create some…
Remember that magnetic poetry game that you stick on your refrigerator? That was the inspiration for this Superhero Creative Writing Pack! There are so many ways to use this resource to encourage creative writing skills in young children. This pack will increase vocabulary and encourage the use of strong verbs and descriptive language, all in…
This fun learning activity for preschoolers and kindergartners combines fine motor practice with learning the letters of the alphabet! My 3 and 5 year olds both loved this, and it’s a piece of cake to set up. Preschoolers love to use clothespins. Working a clothespin is also great for strengthening hand muscles and developing fine…
