Even our little kids will get a kick out of this great idea for using fun food to create some excitement about geometry! It is a great way to explore shapes, and even older kids can benefit tremendously from this hands-on activity with shapes.
I’m one of those messy moms. I buy playdough every couple of weeks (that is, when I’m not making it myself). I let my kids draw with markers that aren’t washable from time to time, and we even create art with pudding and other foods. Making a mess is part of exploring the creative side of yourself. So, fingerpainting is definitely a “must do” at our house! However, I don’t always have fingerpaints on hand, so I came across this great recipe for making some at home. The best part is, it is completely washable. So, make up a batch, set the kids out on the porch with some paper and fingerpaints, then hose them down when they’re done!
The dog days of summer are definitely here! While the term, “dog days of summer”, actually stems from the position of the Dog Star, Sirius, during this time of year. Sirius rises and falls with the sun right now, and the Ancient Egyptians thought that this action is what made this time of year so much hotter. Whatever the reason, cooling off is on tap for this week!
Whew! Last week was a whirlwind, but the summer heat is starting to get to us, and we’re looking for ways to cool off around here! Let’s take a look at this week’s activities!
Here’s to another week of fun stuff for you and your family! We hope this week’s slate of activities inspire your own creativity and ideas…enjoy!
Are you ready for another fun-filled week of summer fun? Check out these activities sure to make your kids (and you) smile!
My boys love to eat - just one look at them and you can tell! While getting them to eat isn’t a problem, though, getting them to eat the things I want can be. Here are some fun ways to spruce up mealtime for your kids! Read more…
Playdough is definitely a finite material. Even store-bought dough doesn’t last forever. And, while I love to make playdough for my class and my boys at home (here is a link to my favorite playdough recipe), it very quickly becomes dried out and over-used. So, here are a few ways to send that old playdough out with a bang:
