Archive For The “Activities” Category
How to Get Kids of All Ages Involved in Spring Cleaning Do you think your toddler is too young to help…
Educational Toys Many parents are on the lookout for educational toys. The reasons for this are varied; some parents find that…
Birthdays on a Budget Your child’s birthday is coming up, and he or she is talking about a party with friends…
…Children’s time is largely scheduled, leaving little to no time for children to engage in unscheduled, free play time. How Important Is Free Play?..
…There are also socialization skills that can be learned from exposure to a pet. So, what are the benefits to children? Here are a few reasons to own a pet…
…There are all kinds of reasons why some homeschoolers want to design their own curricula: personal, religious, financial, and other reasons all play into the decision. So where do you start if you want to design your own curriculum? Here are some tips…
Here’s more daily events to spark newsletter ideas and blog post ideas (plus, some clipart for you to use)…
[Excerpt] Getting active as a family is about changing habits. Look for ways you can get people off the couch and moving. Walk or ride bikes to school and around the neighborhood. Go to the park. Engage in activities that everyone loves. Have fun!
[Excerpt] #1 Paper chain – Paper chains can be made year around. However, they’re particularly fun during the holidays. They’re a wonderful and quite simple way to decorate a holiday tree. You’ll need construction paper, or old wrapping paper works quite well too. You’ll also need glue…
[Excerpt] The first step to creating holiday traditions is to look at activities or events your family has enjoyed in the past. For example, perhaps you went to see the Nutcracker as a family last year. That could become a holiday tradition. Maybe your family enjoys baking cookies, decorating your tree or caroling with the local church.