My older two kiddos have both recognized a few letters or numbers by two years old, but colors seem to really fascinate them. These kiddos of mine are just drawn to color. Multi-colored pompoms, a box full of crayons, or their "Baby's First Colors" books, they love it all. Adding color activities to our day has provided so much fun! Little Dude is right at the very beginning of his ... Read More about Color Activities + FREE Color Hunt Game
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Five Benefits Of Letting Kids Help In The Kitchen
"Can I help mom?" was the question I heard from Squeaks a few weeks ago as I was preparing to make dinner. I took a deep breath and hesitated. Cooking dinner has become a little me-time at the end of the day. The kids get a bit of screen time while mama cooks in peace. So ya, I hesitated. Then I said "okay". I will admit it was a reluctant okay, which I regret. I have always fancied ... Read More about Five Benefits Of Letting Kids Help In The Kitchen
Love Monster Valentines Day Craft
I'm not gonna lie, this craft evolved out of annoyance that I had let eggs go bad. I emptied the egg carton and decided to make lemonade out of lemons so to speak. There are endless possibilities in an empty egg carton. We've had Love Monster by Rachel Bright since Squeaks was a baby. It was one of the books she received at her shower. It's a sweet little book about a monster who lives in a land ... Read More about Love Monster Valentines Day Craft
Valentine’s Day Countdown Banner
Valentine's Day, while I'm sure is mainly a day that was made up to increase the profit margin in the flower and chocolate industry, is still one of my favorite holidays. It's such a happy day, or at least it can be with a little perspective, especially for those who know the love of Christ. While the Day-O-Love can be superficial, I don't see it as such. A day to focus on those we love and on ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Countdown Banner
Crazy For Clip Cards! | FREE Printables
Clip cards are one of my favorite quick and easy lessons. They're so helpful for alphabet and number practice. You can do a couple at a time or the whole set. Do specific cards for theme lessons, like just the letters of your kiddos name for an "About Me" theme, or turn it into a minute-to-win-it game. If you're unfamiliar with clip cards, they're basically a matching game. The largest square ... Read More about Crazy For Clip Cards! | FREE Printables