This post discussing kindergarten school supplies list may contain affiliate links which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch (link HERE) Kindergarten is such a sweet season of life. Kids are always learning as they experiment with learning how to walk, how to eat, how to talk, how to communicate effectively, how to laugh, and the list goes on. They are constantly learning! As they grow old enough to start learning what we would consider to be…
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50+ Dr. Seuss Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers (Fun and Easy!)
This post discussing Dr. Seuss Crafts for Preschoolers contains affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” – Dr. Seuss (link to quote HERE) What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Or maybe you have a favorite Dr. Seuss character? For most of us, Dr. Suess has been a part of our childhood in some form or fashion. Whether you watched movies based on his stories or read his books, we are familiar…
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30+ Monkey Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers
This post discussing monkey crafts for preschoolers may contain affiliate links which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) Monkeys are fun, intelligent little creatures. When you’re working with preschoolers, so many topics can be full of fun and wonder. That in mind, it can be really neat to do deep dives into topics of interest for them, topics like zoo animals, or, more specifically, monkeys 🙂 Here are some fun facts about monkeys that would be entertaining to share with your preschool and kindergarten aged children: “A group of monkeys is called a…
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20+ Spring Activities for Kids
This post discussing spring activities for kids may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “That is one good thing about this world…there are always sure to be more springs.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea (link to quote here) I’m so excited for all of the sweet new beginnings of spring that are just around the corner. Though the weather still hasn’t made up its mind between being warm or hot, it shouldn’t be long before the hotter weather comes to stay for a good while. That said, I’ve been…
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The Beauty of a Rough Draft
You watch as your child stares blankly at the empty page before them. They have no idea what to write or even where to start. They have great thoughts, and their creativity is not lacking, but they have no clue how to begin writing their paper for their English class. How can you help them? How does one write a rough draft? Is there a simple, step-by-step process or something? I am here to tell you that there actually is! Writing a paper does not have to be hard. Here are a few tips and tricks for effectively writing a rough draft! 1. Brainstorm your topic. I…
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Creating An Engaging Pen Pal Experience for Kids
Walking out to the mailbox waiting for mail and finally finding a letter there with their name and address on the envelope can be such a fun experience for kids of all ages. At the same time, it is sometimes hard to know where to start, as a parent/caregiver, when trying to find the perfect pen pal for your child. Additionally, how should they be monitored? Can it be a way to teach them valuable skills? Absolutely, yes. Without further adieu, here are a few tips for finding the right pen pal and helping your kids enjoy the relationship to its fullest potential with learning in mind. 1.…
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Make Valentine’s Day Special for Your Kids
In a world that glorifies Valentine’s Day as a holiday only for those who have a significant other, my mom always made Valentine’s Day a holiday that was special for all of us. It was a day to celebrate love of all kinds whether that be between family members or friends. It did not have to be limited to a romantic love which made it special for all of us when we were younger. She would put together special little gift baskets for us with candy. It was a simple and sweet way to remind us that she loves us. “A simple ‘I love you’ means more than…
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3 tips for creating an effective project schedule
Research papers, science projects, current event papers, book reports – your kids have all kinds of projects throughout the school year, and it can be very difficult to keep up with it all for you and your children. It is important that your children get a wide range of different projects, but it is also important to not overload them with too many projects at a time. With that in mind, creating a project schedule at the beginning of the school year can be incredibly helpful! There are many different ways for you to create this schedule and many things to consider, but we will now look at 3…
