A few thoughts on boys and weapons…

Since I just posted about making a weapon, and I’m sure we’ll post about lots more weapons in the future, I… Read More

Making a Story with Digital Photos

One thing that my boys enjoy doing (and that we really should do more often) is using their toys to make a story. We pose… Read More

Helping Kids (and Parents!) Deal with Anger

We did not work on any fun projects in the frugal house today… 🙁 We had some character issues and “training moments” come up today… Read More

Homemade Cleaner that Neutralizes Boy Bathroom Stink!

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… Read More

Make Your Own “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” Book

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… Read More

Homemade Silly Putty

We got this recipe for homemade silly putty from Kids Activities Blog. What a great idea! This stuff is stretchy, squishy fun that leaves… Read More

Easy Puzzle Craft

Here is another great preschool idea from the September 2010 edition of Family Fun Magazine! Tape seven craft sticks together with masking… Read More

Milk Jug Ball Game

We made this fun “ball catcher” out of an empty plastic milk jug today. This is a simple idea – just cut the… Read More

Marshmallow Catapult

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… Read More

Game with LEGO Bricks: Timed Building

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… Read More