The sun is shining, the air is warm, and the kids are home ALL DAY! Yup, it’s SUMMER! After reading and completing some workbook pages, it is time to get the kids playing outside. Even though the kids are home, that doesn’t mean that the learning has to stop. In this post, I am going … [Read more…]
Beginning at a very young age, children learn, grow, and develop by using all of their senses. This is especially true during play. That is why it is so important to choose the right toys. Since my boys were infants, I have always looked for toys that engage the senses and encourage learning through play. … [Read more…]
I was first introduced to the Percy Jackson series last school year. My son was reading The Lightning Thief for his language arts class, and he came home and talked about it almost every day. His entire 7th grade class loved the series so much that they themed their 7th grade dance around this story. … [Read more…]
Kids learn best when engaging all of their senses. That’s why hands-on learning is so important beginning at a young age. That’s also why encouraging opportunities for children to learn through play is critical. Play allows children to use all of their senses to explore their environment and develop important skills. One of the BEST … [Read more…]
Need a night out…without the kids? Well I have the experience for you! LSC After Dark is a MUST DO adventure for adults. Book the babysitter, grab some friends, and head to Liberty Science Center for a night filled with fun, excitement, and SCIENCE! For those that don’t know, Liberty Science Center is located in … [Read more…]
One of my favorite holiday traditions is seeing a show at The Growing Stage. Each year, their shows are filled with magic and wonder. The lobby is festively decorated and the theatre is filled with holiday cheer. I love seeing all of the families come together with multiple generations sitting together creating amazing memories. This … [Read more…]
“No job is too big. No pup is too small!” ~ Ryder If your kids LOVE PAW Patrol, then this is the post for you! PAW Patrol is a group of lovable pups who work together to help those in need. Each pup has a special skill that helps them in their adventures. While watching … [Read more…]
My family absolutely LOVES visiting The Academy of Natural Sciences (or the “Dinosaur Museum” as my kids used to call it when they were little). There is always so much to see, do and learn which allows for hours of family fun. We love exploring all the exhibits at The Academy, and everyone has their … [Read more…]
I am so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. I am thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]
“Read. Read. Read. Don’t just read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different styles.” ~ R. L Stine What a wonderful quote! What I love is that this quote can be used across interests. Don’t just try one sport. Don’t just watch one kind of movie. Don’t … [Read more…]