Every December, my kids ask to make gingerbread houses. Three to be exact. Well, one just wants to eat candy. And I groan. I want to make this Christmas project happen for them and every year I try a new strategy. "Easy" graham cracker houses? Tried it. Fancy pre-made kits? … [Read more...]
The “I Can Do it!” Task Chart
Jammies, potty, teeth. It's bedtime, kids. Jammies, potty, teeth! Time to get upstairs for Jammies, potty, teeth! Did you hear me? What are you doing?? Seriously, guys. Jammies, potty, teeth! Bedtime at our house sounds like a broken record at the zoo. Just … [Read more...]
Little Pim: Learning as a Family
In preparation for our big family travel adventure in just over 2 (!) weeks, we've been watching our Little Pim French Language Videos. These videos are geared toward introducing infants to 5 year-olds to basic language skills. While they won't make anyone in our home fluent when … [Read more...]
Replace Plastic Easter Egg Hunts with a Clued In Kids Treasure Hunt!
We decided to ditch the candy filled plastic Easter eggs this year in exchange for a fun, interactive Clued in Kids Treasure Hunt. We used a handy Easter Treasure Hunt Clue Pad, so all I had to do was prepare a treasure and hide the pre-made clues. The treasure hunts are designed … [Read more...]
Written By Mommy and Ella
At six, my daughter is an author and illustrator. She's devoured books since birth, quieting down to The Poky Little Puppy, eagerly bringing stacks of Berenstein Bears and Little Critter stories, and now staying up late to finish chapter books. Transitioning to creating her own … [Read more...]