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Helping Kids (and Parents!) Deal with Anger
September 8, 2010
We did not work on any fun projects in the frugal house today... :( We had some character issues and "training moments" come up today that delayed everything! Actually, I…
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Homemade Cleaner that Neutralizes Boy Bathroom Stink!
September 2, 2010
For months, I have been embarrassed by the smell of our hall bathroom. It's the only bathroom that the boys use, and the only bathroom that we have to offer…
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Make Your Own "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" Book
August 31, 2010
Today's idea is courtesy of a college professor who really impacted my development as a teacher, Dr. Jimmie Russell. Dr. Russell taught future teachers at OBU until she lost her…
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Homemade Silly Putty
August 27, 2010
We got this recipe for homemade silly putty from Kids Activities Blog. What a great idea! This stuff is stretchy, squishy fun that leaves no residue behind. Here's how to…
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Easy Puzzle Craft
August 23, 2010
Here is another great preschool idea from the September 2010 edition of Family Fun Magazine! Tape seven craft sticks together with masking tape. (Or however many you want!) Flip over…
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Milk Jug Ball Game
August 22, 2010
We made this fun "ball catcher" out of an empty plastic milk jug today. This is a simple idea - just cut the bottom off a milk jug! I can't…
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Marshmallow Catapult
August 16, 2010
This weekend, we did a fun project from the May 2010 issue of Family Fun magazine - a marshmallow catapult! Actually, we didn't have any marshmallows, so we have been…
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Game with LEGO Bricks: Timed Building
August 13, 2010
I don't know what your kids are like, but mine sometimes struggle with getting out bunches of toys and then not doing anything with them except acting wild. I have…
