1. Star Wars Painted Eggs, Part 2: The Force Awakens

    Last year, I painted wooden eggs with Star Wars characters, and the boys loved them! In fact, I'm pretty sure we left them out on the dining table until May…

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  2. LEGO Multiplication Mats! Printable Math Activity

    Learn the Concept of Multiplication by Building with LEGO® Bricks! The other week, I posted a multiplication activity using a grouping approach to multiplication. Here's an activity that goes about…

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  3. Tips for Having Fun at Chuck E. Cheese's!

    This post is sponsored by Chuck E. Cheese's. The opinions and text are all mine. Our family loves Chuck E. Cheese's! I loved going there as a kid, and it's a…

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  4. LEGO Addition Mats Printable Math Activity

    LEGO® + Math = Fun! Here's a great way to work on addition with a fun LEGO® twist. Print these LEGO® addition mats at the bottom of the post. Math…

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  5. LEGO Gravity Rollers: A Fun Contraption That Propels Itself!

    Here's a neat LEGO® project that will allow kids to explore the concepts of gravity, mass, force, and momentum, all while playing with LEGO® bricks! One day, Gresham build…

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  6. LEGO Mini Dragon Building Instructions

    Build some LEGO® Mini Dragons - instructions below! We've got a couple of fire breathing dragons and then a lizard type dragon. Cute and fierce! After you finish them,…

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  7. How to Build an Awesome LEGO Shark

    Build a LEGO® shark with moveable fins and a jaw that opens and closes! Then make him attack some minifigure pirates in their LEGO® boat - ha! See below for…

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  8. Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Play Dough

    Everyone loves those little candy conversation hearts! Well actually they don't taste very good at all, but something about those little hearts makes it feel like Valentine's Day! Here's a…

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  9. Adorable Butterfly Valentines to Make

    Kids will love making and giving these adorable butterfly Valentine cards! Smarties candy makes the perfect butterfly body, and we used scrapbook paper in fun Valentines prints. They turned out…

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  10. How to Make Dirt Play Dough

    This dirt play dough recipe is perfect for construction themed sensory play! My preschoolers have been loving it. Make some simple laminated play dough mats with roads and kids will…

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