Happy (almost) New Year's Eve! While I was browsing the party section of Walmart, I came up with a fun idea for a balloon drop for kids. I think this would be so fun to do on New Year's Eve! I know my 3-year-old really enjoyed doing this activity. Hope you'll try it out, too! Here's what you need for the balloon drop: balloons 22 inch glow sticks (or wooden dowel rods) tall laundry basket with holes two totes (or chairs) Here's how to make the balloon drop: Begin by … [Read more...]
Time Capsule Questionnaire for Kids
Do you have a time capsule for your kids? I have a box for all of my kids filled with favorite art work, keepsakes, and questionnaires I ask the kids each year. I have the First Day of School Questionnaire that I do with my kids, but I just created this Time Capsule Questionnaire for Kids that I'm doing at the end of the year. This simple questionnaire is such a great way to reflect on the past year and to write their answers down before I forget them. Because we all know that even if we tell … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Sensory Tub
Happy New Year to you all!! I can't believe the year is coming to a close, but I'm so looking forward to what next year has in store!! I put together 1 more sensory tub for this year...a New Years Eve one! Here's what you'll need: *bow tie noodles (2 boxes) *dry lima beans (1 bag) *gallon size ziplock bags *rubbing alcohol *food coloring *parchment paper and cookie sheets *clappers and blowers ( you know, like the ones you use on New Years Eve!) The first step is to … [Read more...]