Take a Bite out of Learning and Fun with Sharks! Sharks rule the oceans. It is the reason Shark Week was brought into existence by the Discovery Channel in 1988. We celebrate these fascinating creatures that are propelling scientific research into fighting cancer. Surprisingly, they exist in all depths of the ocean, from a few … [Read more…]
Open-Ended Play is Jawsome! Sharks are very popular in my home. Each family member actually has an opinion on what is the coolest shark species and reasons for their belief. Thus, we have been reading about sharks, visiting them and watching television programs about them. Applying information about sharks, however, can be a little challenging. … [Read more…]
Even though I have 2 boys at home, the movie Moana is a favorite in our house. My 5-year old can sing every word to every song and loves playing with his Moana toys and reading Moana books. We even waited in line for 45 minutes at Disney World to meet Moana! It’s a movie … [Read more…]
There needs to be more empathy and kindness in the world. We all acknowledge this statement especially when we think about the world that is being created for our children. Words have a powerful impact that can often times be overlooked as the pace of modern culture intensifies. As parents, we want our children to … [Read more…]
As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. Although camps are fun, and my boys participate in half-day ones for a few weeks, they can be expensive so I need to find more activities to occupy their time. To help engage them I decided to … [Read more…]
A big thank you to Just Play toys for providing the Cars 3 toys highlighted in this post! Cars 3 races into theaters on June 16 and we couldn’t be more excited! My kids have always loved the Cars franchise. In fact, my son’s favorite song since he was little was Life is a Highway … [Read more…]
As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]
My son loves to color. He asks to color with me almost every day which I happily say YES to. Like most kids, when he first started coloring, staying inside the lines was not expected or even encouraged. When kids first learn to color, it’s all about building fine motor strength and control along with … [Read more…]
Updated for 2018! Do your kids love drawing, painting and creating? Do they love making silly creatures out of toilet paper rolls or paper plates? Then summer craft programs are just what you are looking for. Engaging in arts and crafts helps kids enhance important skills like fine motor control, visual scanning, color recognition and … [Read more…]
As a kid, I remember attending church with my mom and sister. I loved my church. The choir was unique as they sang Our Father with enthusiasm behind a full band. I remember holding hands with my sister and fellow church goers as we all sang together happily. It was a wonderful time in my … [Read more…]