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Star Wars Play Dough Imaginative Play!
January 31, 2016
This is an imaginative play idea that kids won't be able to resist! The boys have been having so much fun this week with Star Wars micro machines and play…
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Jumping Goop! An Awesome Static Electricity Demonstration with Cornstarch
January 21, 2016
Make cornstarch goop jump with the power of static electricity! Kids will love this fun science demonstration! The middle two boys and I are learning about electricity right now, and I found…
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LEGO Guinea Pig Building Instructions
January 18, 2016
Building Instructions for LEGO® Guinea Pigs! This project was inspired by our two pet guinea pigs. Guinea pigs make great pets for kids, but these LEGO® guinea pigs are even…
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LEGO Lizard Building Instructions
January 18, 2016
Here are some building instructions for making a cute little LEGO® Lizard! My 9 year old son designed this LEGO® lizard, and I thought he did a great job! Here's…
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STEM Building Challenge for Kids: LEGO Duplo and Pool Noodle Marble Run
January 13, 2016
Build a marble track with pool noodles and Duple LEGO® bricks! This is the perfect engineering challenge for a rainy day, or use it with a group of kids because it's fun…
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Make a Winter Touch and Feel Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers
January 12, 2016
Make a simple winter touch and feel book that toddlers and preschoolers will love! I had planned for this book to be something that Jonathan and I made together during…
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Winter Learning Activities for Preschool
January 9, 2016
Here's a fun collection of winter themed learning activities for preschoolers! Work on counting, literacy, and fine motor skills. Explore some science concepts too! I have some links throughout the…
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Geoboard Snowflakes STEM Activity for Kids
January 6, 2016
Math meets art in this simple winter snowflake STEM activity for kids! We have been using geoboards and leftover Rainbow Loom bands to create these beautiful snowflakes. It's a great…
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Penny Spinners - Toy Tops that Kids Can Make!
January 4, 2016
These simple spinning tops are a fun craft for kids to make, and you probably have all of the materials on hand at home! A few weeks ago, we went…
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Boys Will Be Boys! Tips for letting boys be boys, while raising them to be men.
January 3, 2016
Boys will be boys... but what does that even mean? Is it a helpful thing to say, or not? As a mom of four boys, I can tell you without…
