We’re at Grandma and Grandpa’s house overnight so I only have a minute but I had to post something fun. Here’s a list of tons of fabulous things to do with preschool (and other) aged kids. There are SO MANY great ideas, projects and activities, not to mention great sites to visit. (Finding Magical Childhood recommended made me smile too!) Happy…
This Song is Stuck Inside Our Heads….
My kids thought we should get it stuck in yours too! 🙂
Spaghetti Dogs!
Okay, I’m usually not a fan of hot dogs, but these are just too fun/awful looking to pass up! You can find the simple directions here at Plum Pudding. I’m betting kids would love putting them together, too! I noticed at another site that people have done it with veggie dogs too, so even vegetarians…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
1. Start a family blog together. If the kids are too young to type their own entries, just ask them to dictate what to say. For very little kids, ask them questions like "What does Daddy like to do?" and "What does Mommy say a lot?". The answers are sure to make you smile. Don’t…
Camping Out
As I type, these girls… are camping out here… Isn’t it beautiful? They’re at a friend’s camping birthday party. My girls have already called twice to check in. I’ve been told it’s gotten very cold now that it’s dark but they’re still gung-ho. Luckily we’re close by to come pick them up if they decide…
Chore Balloons
Here’s a fun way to divvy up chores. Write simple jobs on small pieces of paper and slip them into balloons. Blow up the balloons and let the kids each pick one to pop. They do whichever job is inside. When their job is finished, they get to pop another balloon and do the next…
Tiny Helpers!
Just look at the whimsical little photo sticker people Color Me Katie made to help fix up her neighborhood! Wouldn’t children adore doing something like this? What a wonderful day to brighten so many days and do something magical. 🙂 Head on over for more adorable pictures, plus instructions. Be sure to check out…
Flower Petal Backpacks
I’m in love with this darling project that transforms an old/cheap backpack with some flower petals (or cut fabric) and hot glue. What a fun, frugal, adorable craft! Hop on over to UCreate for the tutorial, courtesy of Happy Together.
Yoga Can Help Kids with Autism and Other Issues
Thanks to Magical Mama Lucy for finding this article about how yoga can help autistic kids, along with other kids with sensory issues Here’s a snip… "…Those who teach yoga for autistic or special needs children, including Collins, report that it can improve focus and concentration, one of autism’s greatest challenges, as well as…
Can You Break an Egg With Your Bare Hands?!
First off, sorry for those of you who got a message in code yesterday! I used a font that apparently was not on speaking terms with Live Journal or the reader or something. Hopefully it all works now! Now on to today’s fun…. I learned something nifty from The Little Travelers today. Their mama says…