Do you have a ping pong table? We do not, but we do own a ton of ping pong balls. Why? Well, there are so many ways to play and learn with ping pong balls, that having them on hand is always a good idea. Plus, they are super cheap. You can get 144 for…
Borax Crystal Letters
I have seen ornaments and snowflakes made from Borax and pipe cleaners, but I didn’t want to wait until Christmas to try this fun kids activity. So I decided we would make some Borax Crystal Letters. We started out with letter “A” and thought we would make all the letters of the alphabet. That was very…
Number Activities for Preschoolers
When my kids were in preschool they loved art. They still do and I have always tried to create activities for them that would incorporate art with learning. This fingerprint flower counting that we did when they were younger is one of my favorite Number Activities for Preschoolers. It allows children to learn in fun,…
10 Letter Activities for Kids
If you have a young child just learning their letters, then you are going to love this collection of Letter Activities. There are some wonderful hands on ideas here that will get your child excited about learning. For more fun hands on learning ideas check out Sensory Word Hunt and Sidewalk Paint Word Tracing Game. 10 Letter…
Counting Bead Fun
This Counting Bead Fun activity was inspired by an activity that my kids did when they were in preschool. I loved the idea for counting and it reminded me of the You Can Count on Me math activity we had done in the past. This is a very simple activity to set up requiring just a few…
Static Electricity Experiment
I love seeing how my kids are fascinated by science. We have always done fun science experiments like Making Color Disappear, but since my kids have started going to the science lab at school their interest has really taken off. One of my daughters will come home excited for us to try an experiment that she…
Marshmallow Sculptures
One of our favorite kids activities that we have done time and time again is making Marshmallow Sculptures. The idea is simple enough – give kids some mini marshmallows and toothpicks and watch as they attach them to make sculptures. So let’s get this straight…I will be cleaning out my pantry, the kids will be occupied (while…
The Best Math Games for Kids
My kids love playing games. Almost everyday we play either a board game or a game we make up ourselves. The great thing about playing games with kids is that they can learn a lot while having fun. Math games are a particular favorite in our house. If you are looking for the best math…
Learning About Healthcare plus Free Worksheets for Kids – Doctor Themed
This post is sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. All opinions are 100% my own. Choosing a health plan can be overwhelming. There are so many choices and plans out there that picking the right one for your family can be frustrating. UnitedHealthcare wants you to be educated about health terminology since it can be confusing. They want consumers…
Enjoying the Last Days of Summer – Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear. All opinions are 100% mine. I don’t know where the summer has gone. It seems like just yesterday that we had the whole summer stretched out in front of us and now we are preparing for back to school time. I am trying…