A U.S. map activity: Linking map exploration with our recent road trip
Since our recent road trip took the boys through seven states (several of the states were new to them), I thought they might be interested in some map exploration once we got home. I started by...
View ArticleCircus animals and a tractor star in two great kids’ books
Some treasures people who have lived here for years take for granted, we are just now discovering. One of those gems is The Bookworm, located at 8702 Pacific Street. The boys and I headed over there...
View ArticleHeads up! An idea for serving kids’ meals at your next party
Some of you go-getters might already be planning your July Fourth celebrations. Here’s a tip for serving meals to the kids at this year’s bash: Frisbees. Frisbees? Yep. Frisbees. My husband and I...
View ArticleFlour + baby oil = great outdoor fun
I’ve had a bag of flour and bottle of baby oil on my kitchen counter for weeks now. I’ve received quite a few odd looks and raised eyebrows from visitors because of it. People, people, it’s not for...
View ArticleCrates of fun: A great gift for kids … and parents
While the Beet of the Month Club might not be such a good idea, the Kiwi Crate — a theme-based craft kit that arrives monthly for your favorite little one — is a great idea. My sister, who lives more...
View ArticleMore than just peach pie
We recently checked out the book “Easy As Pie,” written by Cari Best and illustrated by the appropriately named Melissa Sweet. It’s about a boy who loves to bake. After watching his favorite cooking...
View ArticleA Dad, two boys and an iPhone
This isn’t a “walk into a bar” joke — well, unless the brothers are a priest and a rabbi — but in this case, they aren’t. No, this is about some amazing apps my husband (the amazing daddy) has found...
View ArticleCreating an art wall at home
Our refrigerator is not magnetic. I blame this entire project on that singular fact. Because our fridge is not magnetic, we cannot easily hang-up any of the THOUSANDS of pieces of classroom work,...
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