Our last day of school is today! Woohoo! We are so excited for our summer schedule, but I also know that means a big switch in our normal routine. Just like many kids, we thrive on routines. I find it to be important for us to create a good routine to follow in the summer to help our days flow well. Yes, we have a lot more free time, but I still like to have a plan for the day. When you’ve got all the kids home for the summer and it’s so hot out, it’s so temping to resort to more screen … [Read more...]
Homemade Dig It Bars – Fun Excavation Activity
Whenever we pass by the toy section at Target, my kids beg me to buy the dig it kits. They've even saved their money to buy the kits. They love excavating and finding treasures inside! In my opinion, they are quite overpriced! It got me thinking about how I could create homemade dig it bars. We couldn't come up with a recipe that's exact, but we came up with something similar that is a fun alternative. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's … [Read more...]
Pool Noodle Activities for Kids
I love it when the stores start to bring out pool noodles! I don't know the last time I used one just to swim with...I'm always thinking of fun new ways to use them! Today I'm sharing my favorite pool noodle activities for kids. There are so many ways to use them! This summer we made a sprinkler using a pool noodle. We started with poking holes in the noodle using a knife. (I did this part!) Then I cut off a small part of the end and used that piece to plug one end of the noodle. I stuck … [Read more...]
Recycled Art for Kids
Lincoln asked me the other day what our activity for the day will be. I had not planned one, but he just LOVES doing activities so I quickly looked in my craft cabinet for an idea. I had been saving some cardboard recyclables and so I thought of an art activity for him. It turned out to be so fun! If you're looking for something to do, you'll have to try this recycled art for kids. Here's what you need for recycled art: cardboard recyclables (I also used some scraps of sandpaper) … [Read more...]
Road Trip Binders for Kids
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. We just got home from an epic road trip! My husband and I took our three boys on a 20 hour road trip down to Florida. I was a little bit nervous about the trip, which is why I put together the road trip binders for my kids. It turned out to be an amazing resource to help the road trip go by more quickly! I shared what was in them over on Instagram and many of you wanted me to share about it on a blog post, so I … [Read more...]
Star Pool Noodle Activities
The other day I was walking around Target and I spotted a blue star pool noodle. I had to add it to my cart because I knew we could use it in lots of ways. We ended up doing quite a few fun activities with it and I'm excited to share them with you today! Since I wanted to have star pool noodle pieces, I decided to use a serrated knife to cut them. They were about 1 inch thick. For our first activity, I gave my 3.5 year old some shaving cream and a tray and asked him to build a … [Read more...]
Pineapple Pops – Healthy Frozen Treat
When the weather warms up, my kids beg for cold treats to eat. I try to stay away from sugary popsicles since they have no nutritional value. Instead, I buy 100% fruit popsicles or make homemade pops. Today I'm excited to share with you a recipe for pineapple pops! My boys loved them and they only need two ingredients, so it's so simple! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my privacy policy for details. Here's what you need for pineapple pops: blender or food … [Read more...]
Spring and Summer Sensory Bins
We love sensory bins at our house! It's such a great way to engage the senses, allow children be imaginative, gives them freedom to explore new materials, and it's an overall fun activity! Today I'm sharing with you some super sensory bins for spring and summer! Why are sensory bins important? Using sensory bins is a type of play that is very beneficial for children. Starting at birth, babies begin to explore the world around them using their five senses. As children grow, their senses … [Read more...]
Pineapple Volcano
If you're looking for a quick and fun activity, this pineapple volcano is perfect! We were eating pineapple this week and my son thought of this activity idea. So we picked up a new pineapple and tried his idea out. It was great! Here's what you need for the pineapple volcano: 1 pineapple knife baking soda vinegar tray squirt bottles & bowls (optional) Start by cutting the top off and carving out the fruit using a knife. Please be super careful doing this and … [Read more...]
Summer Learning Notebooks
This summer I decided to add in some structured academic activities into our day. It is nothing that will take too long or is strenuous, but it's to help retain what they've learned in school. We are on our second week of it and my kids are really loving our summer learning notebooks. I thought I would share what we are doing in case you're interested in making one, too! I can't take credit for the contents of this notebook, since I purchased them or downloaded the free printables for … [Read more...]