Fun Learning Activities Kids
One of our kids learned to read fairly easily, and our other child has struggled. I was so thankful to find these activities linked up in our weekly It’s Playtime, our Kids Meme that runs every Wednesday afternoon. They have been a huge help with making Phonics fun for kids! How to Read: Word family [...]
I love giving a homemade Christmas gift to my friends and relatives, but being that I am not the crafti-est of mommas, I always struggle with making something adorable and “Pinterest-worthy”. I finally learned to take something you are interested in or good at and figure out a way to use that gift, for others. [...]
Thanksgiving traditions add a special meaning to the holidays. This cute We Are Thankful activity gets kids as well as adults thinking about all that they have to be grateful for. Kids Activities Blog hopes you find some time to make a special Thanksgiving tradition like this in your family. Thanksgiving Traditions Thanksgiving is such [...]
Veterans Day activities are the perfect way to get kids talking and learning about the importance of this November holiday. Kids Activities Blog has a special place in our heart for the heroes that have kept our country free. Each year in America, Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. It is a day we [...]
When I was pregnant for my third baby I was always looking around for things that would help my other two children share in the excitement of a new baby in the house. Having activities for our kids lined up seems to help ease the transition and forestall feelings of jealousy a bit when older [...]
Crayon art goes beyond just coloring! Wax crayons are fun to color with – a staple of preschooler craft times everywhere. In addition to coloring and crafting with crayons, we have collected the best art projects from around the web for you to enjoy with your kids! Kids Activities Blog hopes that you will be [...]
Household ingredients can be used to make inexpensive DIY for kids projects. Did you know that your kids can even use household ingredients to make a bouncy ball? This is pretty cool! DIY for Kids Who knew you could make a homemade bouncy ball that *actually* bounces?! And that you could make it out of [...]
Printmaking Printmaking is a fun activity that can be done a lot of different ways. You can make prints from woodcuttings, carved rubber, styrofoam, and even a painting on plastic. Basically, any raised surface that can be painted or inked may be suitable for printmaking. This printmaking idea is a twist on traditional string art. [...]
My daughter loves paper crafts. Playing with colorful construction paper, scissors, and glue sticks can keep her entertained for hours. Recently she cut a lot of long strips of paper and it reminded me of this fun craft that I did when I was young. Paper Weaving Weaving paper is a wonderful craft project for [...]
Another fun hand print project! The past few months, Rory has been very into birds. She loves all kinds of birds; ducks, flamingos, roosters, eagles, and owls. Owls are one of Rory’s new favorite animals, she has a book called; “Say Hello to the Snowy Animals,” that she loves. One of the pages has [...]
There is something special about handing down to your children heirloom crafts that you remember from your own childhood. It’s the perfect time for harvesting lavender right now so I decided to show my girls how to make a lavender wand. They are very pretty, really easy to make and smell wonderful. Lavender is often [...]
Can you tell what object was placed under the green cup? Look at the picture above and see what object is there, but is not in the picture below. Memory Game We had fun taking turns hiding objects from each other. My son decided I was too good at the game and needed to have [...]
Our summer has been filled with trips to coastal locations- Hawaii, North Carolina, Virginia, and Big Sur. My toddler and preschooler have spent a lot of time in the water and have been really excited by all of the boats they’ve seen. Today I wanted to share a simple paper boat craft we created based [...]
I love shopping the clearance section when major holidays pass – you never know what you’re going to find or when you might use it, but it’s nice to stock up on random inexpensive things. For example, when all of the Easter items were 75% off, I grabbed a bag of plastic eggs, but had [...]
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups I love to cook and bake as much as possible, and I love that Rory enjoys doing it with me! The only problem… is that it’s hard to bake with a toddler. I have quickly learned that Rory is just like her mom and her aunts; she loves to pick at [...]
Last week I gave you my vacation essentials that I take with me when I’m packing for a playful holiday with the kids. Today I’ve got an idea that keeps that holiday spirit going long after you get back home: a seaside sensory tub. Make a seaside sensory tub We used some of our beach-combing [...]
Figuring out how to balance objects is something that fascinates children. Whether it is trying to balancing the same type of objects on either side of a balance or trying to find two objects that have the same weight or a number of objects that will equal a heavier object. It is just plain fun. [...]
We love cool math games, especially for our kids who don’t like “school” – you know the sit and learn from a book “organized” school? We homeschool so I am constantly looking for ways to bring the learning to life – especially for my son. Flyswatter math is a huge hit! I think it has [...]
It is hard to believe that we are talking about Back to School already! The summer always seems to fly by, filled with fun activities, play dates, and staying up late. So to commemorate one last week of summer fun, we try to make the most of it with a “Back to School Week of [...]
Nicholas has been learning about the muscles in his body. He’s learned about the tree types of muscles – smooth, skeletal, and cardiac. He is working on learning the names and locations of some of the major skeletal muscles in his body. How Do Muscles Work? We have read about how a muscle works through [...]
Outdoor Adventures: Animal Hunt Sometimes my children need some imaginative prompts to set them off in their outdoor adventures. This simple animal hunt outdoor adventure is sure to have your little ones happily running, jumping and searching through your garden. You’ll need an assortment of toy animals for your animal hunt. Have your [...]
I recent flew cross country with my 1.5 and 3 year old. Here is what we carried with us to get us through the adventure of traveling with children: Early Literacy Imagine Cards – These cards are for your children to create stories. They are easy to carry and carry a big punch. Mini Board [...]
Whenever we go out to the mall or playground Rory and I see little girls wearing cute little tutu skirts. They are completely adorable and, in my opinion, completely overpriced! I have looked at buying some for Rory, and have seen them on sale for about $20- $30. I have a hard time spending that [...]
What are your vacation essentials when you’re packing for a trip with the kids? Space is always limited in our suitcases but I always like to make sure I have something to keep the children entertained wherever we are, and whatever the weather. Packing for a Playful Trip My number one item I always make [...]
Sense of Touch This summer, my son and I went to a nature center. Besides some live fish and turtles to look at, there were a few hands on activities for kids. One of our favorites was a group of boxes designed to reach your hand inside, feel around, and try to figure out what [...]
Summer Travel Traveling over the summer creates such fun & amazing memories for not only us as parents, but our children as well. One of the best ways to “hold” onto those travel memories is by finding unique ways to preserve them. Keeping track of your trip is not only fun while you are doing [...]
Dinosaur Pasta Craft My boys adore dinosaurs. They love they way dinosaurs look. They love dinosaur names. They love playing with their dinosaur toys. They love pretending to be dinosaurs. As I do our weekly grocery shopping, I spot dinosaur pasta. How could I resist? With so many varieties of pasta, the pasta craft possibilities seem endless. Make [...]
My husband and I love the beach, and our boys are following in closely in our footsteps. This summer we spent time with my parents in Aruba. It was a great time together and I wanted to create something special with our boys as a reminder of our vacation. Shells from the Beach While at [...]
When the sun is shining and the children are feeling creative my girls love nothing more than heading out into the garden and creating some big, messy, joyful art. The extra space the garden offers, and the fact that tidying up is that much easier when you can just get out the garden hose to wash [...]
“MOM! What can I do?? I’m so bored!!!!!!” hits about midsummer around here. Despite the numerous water parks, movies and excursions (not to mention vacation) we have been on, about 6 weeks into summer, kids want to shake it up a bit. This year, a few moms & I planned ahead to trump this “bored” [...]
