I received a rather snarky comment on my “What Should a 4 Year-Old Know?” post today. While I’ve been contacted by teachers, librarians, principals, doctors and early childhood education experts who have said they wished more parents realized these things, this surly individual called me “blase” and “touchy feely” and said, “C****, we’re all screwed.”…
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10 Ways to Make Today Magical
How can it be the start of another week already? The days are flying by! Here’s a few ways to make them memorable along the way. 🙂 1. Start saving a bunch of seeds and end bits from fruits and veggies you eat and plant them. Use this list to find out all the fabulous…
30 holiday crafts, activities and goodies for December
What fun! ParentMap Magazine has this assortment of fun things to do this month…. 30 holiday crafts, activities and goodies for December Including our giant ice suncatcher. Head on over and see what strikes your fancy. Weekend assignment Should you choose to accept it… Find a few minutes to do something really nice for yourself. …
Meet Felicity from Thin Air
Have you heard of this sweet month-long online activity? Hello! We’d like you to meet Felicity. She is six and three quarters and has a big imagination. She loves magic tricks and making things with her hands. Felicity comes from a city high up in the clouds called Thin Air. This December, we’re taking her…
Make Some Homemade Do-a-Dot Markers!
I love this idea for homemade do-a-dot markers from Counting Coconuts! I think I’ve seen it before but my brain is a bit like a collander these days and things are constantly new to me again. 😉 These work a little differently than the store-bought kind, but I’m guessing that kids will have at least…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Hello magical you! So sorry for being a day late (and a dollar short?). We went on an impromptu mini-trip to visit Grandma and Grandpa and help put up their tree on Sunday, and while I could have sneaked off to post a list I was too busy swimming and playing. 🙂 I hope you…
A Little Holiday Art Request
Would your kids be interested in making some art for a little boy who could use some smiles? Friends of seven year-old Joey are trying to get lots of cards and pictures for his hospital room. Note: The following letter is from the family organizing this card drive. While I do not know Joey’s family,…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Happy Monday! Here’s a few ways to make some memories with your kiddos this week……… 1. Make a fun family message on the answering machine together. 2. Head to a pet store and spend some time with the fishes, birdies and beasties. 3. Have a fashion show with the silliest fashions you can think…
An Impromptu Ball
The other night, Annalee announced that she would be holding a ball the next day. We had the whole day to prepare. In the morning, there was a tea party with tiny sandwiches and fancy water. Later, there were invitations and party plans. When the time came for the ball, I brought out my wedding…
Coloring Fun (Even for the Big People!)
I happened upon this delightful free coloring page (art really!) at Beauty that Moves and instantly fell in love with it. Isn’t it wonderful? Head over for your free download to do one with your kiddos (or yourself!). Happy Wednesday!