Is your young child learning about the alphabet? Learning the letters of the alphabet, which provides the foundation for understanding written language, is an important first step for young children when beginning to learn to read. Before learning the graphemes that spell sounds, children need to know the names of the letters. Activities such as […] More
Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22 to garner support for environmental protection. This year, as humanity continues to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a moment to reflect on our impact on the planet is more important than ever. One simple way to celebrate Earth Day with […] More
F is for flamingo! As a parent or caregiver, introducing the alphabet to your toddler can be a fun and exciting experience. Not only does teaching letters help your kiddo learn the basics of reading and writing, but learning the alphabet also promotes language development and creativity. One way to make the learning process more […] More
My kids and I love rubber ducks! The obsession began almost a decade ago when my oldest daughter was a young toddler. She absolutely loved ducks, so I started buying her new ducks whenever I saw one in the baby department at the store. At one point I ordered a bunch of ducks online. However, […] More
As someone who loves decorating her home for each season and holiday, I became obsessed with making wreaths a few years ago. Not only is making wreaths a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to my home, but hanging wreaths on my exterior doors also allows me to showcase my festive spirit […] More
Easter is a festive time of year filled with egg hunts, baskets filled with treats, and family gatherings. One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday with young kiddos is by creating handmade crafts that capture the essence of the holiday. Crafting with your little ones is a great way to spend quality time […] More
Although I have less time for crafting now that I have four children, the youngest of whom just turned one, I used to make crafts all the time with my oldest when she was a toddler. One project that I did with her was making handprint crafts for every letter of the alphabet. Q is […] More
I have always loved making crafts. Now that I am a mother of four, I also love making crafts with my kiddos. When my oldest was younger and an only child, she and I made crafts together all the time. I was especially obsessed with making handprint crafts with her. Making handprint crafts for the […] More
When my oldest child was a toddler, I was obsessed with making handprint crafts with her. We made crafts using paint and her handprints for every holiday. We also made at least one handprint craft for every letter of the alphabet. G is for giraffe! Help your toddler or preschooler learn about the letter G […] More
When my two oldest kids were younger, we made a lot of crafts. Paper plates were super cheap at the dollar store, so I always had a bunch on hand. I especially liked the non-coated paper plates, which made painting and drawing easier. You can find uncoated paper plates at many stores, but, in my […] More
I am obsessed with all things Christmas. I especially love wearing my many Christmas shirts and sweaters from Thanksgiving through Christmas. As a fun craft this year, my kiddos and I made ugly Christmas sweater ornaments for our Christmas tree. Materials felt embroidery floss felt and fabric glue plastic jewels, sequins, and other decorating materials […] More
I am a bit obsessed with rubber ducks. My obsession began when my oldest daughter was a young toddler. She absolutely loved ducks, so I started buying her new ducks whenever I saw one in the baby department at the store. At one point I order a bunch of ducks from an online party store. […] More
