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Wobble Egg Ninjas
March 30, 2015
Got plastic Easter eggs? Here's a fun idea for a homemade toy! The boys and I enjoyed transforming some of our plastic eggs into wobbling ninjas that fall down and…
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How to Make a PVC Pipe Xylophone Instrument
March 18, 2015
This week, we have been exploring the mathematics of music with a homemade PVC pipe xylophone! This was one of those projects that sort of evolved. The boys have been…
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LEGO Baymax Building Instructions
March 13, 2015
How to build Baymax out of LEGO®! If you are good, he will give you a lollypop. After watching Big Hero 6 again last weekend, Aidan and I thought it…
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Hands-On Activities for Beginning Readers
March 12, 2015
I am currently teaching my third son to read, and one thing that I have noticed about beginning readers is that they are WIGGLY! When my oldest son was learning…
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How to Play Sticks (A Finger Counting Game for Kids!)
March 7, 2015
How to play "Sticks" - A Finger Counting Game for Kids Aidan is in school for the first time this semester, and he brought home this simple game that he…
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Seven Spring LEGO Ideas! Projects to Build with Instructions
March 5, 2015
Seven LEGO® Building Ideas for Spring We woke up to about 3 inches of snow, which is super weird for Texas in MARCH! So let's think warmer weather with some…
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Two Science Experiments with Density
February 18, 2015
Here are two simple science experiments for kids that demonstrate the concept of density! This year we have been reading the newest book in the Young Explorers series from Apologia…
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20 Awesome Nerf Games to Make and Play
February 16, 2015
At our house, we LOVE Nerf guns! Here are a collection of the most awesome Nerf games to make and play. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Favorite Nerf Gear:…
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Spinning Nerf Targets - DIY Cardboard Toy
February 11, 2015
Here's a new spin (ha!) on a Nerf target game for kids! We transformed a cardboard trifold display board into a spinning target shooting gallery for Nerf. It's not necessary…
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Non-Mushy Valentine's Day Card Ideas
February 1, 2015
Are your kids looking to avoid lots of love and hearts and mushy stuff this Valentine's Day? Here are some ideas for Valentines to make or print that have a…
