This year, more than ever, everyone seems to be getting a head start on their holiday shopping! A wise move in my opinion with the current demand on products. I know many shops will be doing restocks in early fall…
Ball Run Basics
Ball runs have become a favorite activity in our house. There is something to satisfying about the sound of the wooden marble rolling down the run. I remember when I first came across Emily, know as @buildingwithrainbows on instagram and…
Homeschooling Daily Rhythm
I am anxious to get our first year of homeschooling off and running but at the same time I do not want to rush our down time. I have been taking time to plan out our year and what daily…
Easy Preschool Activities
Do you ever stock up on Target dollar spot items and then think, what am I going to do with these? On a recent trip to Target I grabbed a couple of classroom banner sets and I will show you…
Homeschool Curriculum
Homeschooling has always been something I have contemplated. With the current pandemic happening, I gained the confidence to follow my gut and become a homeschool family. I could not be more excited and I think the most important question to…
Five Nature Activities
Getting outdoors and enjoying natural surroundings is something I have tried to prioritize as Lily is getting older. Enjoying fresh air and having an appreciation for nature is something I feel is slowly getting lost. Today’s lifestyles are busy and…
Life Cycle of a Bee Sensory Play
Water beads are one of our favorite sensory bin fillers and if you haven’t experienced them yet, head straight to amazon and order some. Water beads never seem to amaze me with their growth. The photo on the left is…
DIY Story Stones
Story time is so magical as a child, so easy to get lost in a tale. My four year old especially loves when we tell stories, not just read them in books; it has always been part of our bedtime…
Homeschool Target Supplies
It is no secret that the Target “dollar section” is my weakness; I believe it is now referred to as Bullseye’s Playground. The back to school items are always fun to stock up on for educational activities throughout the year….
Loose Parts: Seasons
In the world of open ended play, loose parts are so exciting. We love to incorporate our Grapat Mandala loose parts into so many of our activities but they have become a favorite for simple math; there are so many…
DIY Water Play
Living in North Carolina we experience a decent amount of heat making water play a must throughout the summer. We love to spend time outside and this is the easiest way to make sure the kids are cool while doing…
It’s A Small World After All
Being cooped up has started to take its toll on our crew. This week presented a few more challenges for us. In my opinion, regardless of how fun your toys are, a change of scenery is still needed every so…