Looking for a interactive online learning resource? Nick Jr. has online and printable games, as well as crafts for preschoolers! They also have an online photo booth, music activities and cute videos you and your little one can enjoy, like cooking with Mom! While the majority of their activities revolve around the Nick Jr. characters […]
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Snacking While Learning
Why not make snack time fun, and learn to count at the same time? Now you can! Helping your child learn and grow at a young age is important. Snack time isn’t only for eating, you can sneak in some learning time as well, and this cool idea doesn’t take much at all! You will need […]
Ice Cream ABC Matching Game
Learning the ABC’s is one of the first educational accomplishments your child will make. Take their victory one step further with this ABC matching game. Not only will they learn their letters, they will learn how to pair the lower case and upper case version of each letter together. And as an added bonus, each pair will […]
Reference Guide and Math Charts from A Maths Dictionary for Kids
A Maths Dictionary for Kids is a helpful resource for children and parents alike! You’ll love how user friendly the site is, and your children will enjoy the bright colors. Sometimes it’s difficult to help with the kids’ homework when you can’t remember the math vocabulary yourself, or your tot is strugglinh. That’s where the […]
Paper Plate Banjo
Let your child tune into their musical side with this paper plate banjo! Constructed from mostly simple household or crafting items, kids will love building and playing their new musical instrument! What you will need: 2 thick-weight paper plates Paint color of your child’s choice Decorative kid stickers Stapler Paint stirring stick 3 black beads 3 […]
Word Puppies: Good for the Whole Family!
This vocabulary game is a woofing good time, and helps your little preschooler or kindergartener master new words while reading! I found this exercise on Meddybemps and altered the rules a little, but the provided cut out doghouses and word bones are too cute and perfect for the game, so definitely take a look at […]
Quandary: Teaching Empathy through Digital Gaming
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. The new game Quandary designed by MIT’s Education Arcade and the Learning Games Network, is designed to teach 3rd-8th grade children empathy and other ethics. While games can’t do all the teaching when it comes to ethics, this game is designed to get players […]
Dino Wall Art
Dino wall art is an interactive interior design activity you can do with your kids! If they love coloring on the walls this will definitely become a favorite– and hopefully a replacement! What you will need: Colored paper Dinosaur toys Markers Hot Glue gun Tacks Scissors Directions: Cut out and decorate your frame for your […]
Online Family Fun with Greenville
Are you a parent that wants your children to make consciously green lifestyle choices? Me too, but it’s not as easy as we’d like it to be! I often catch myself not being as resourceful as I’d prefer. On the weekend while having our usual family movie night, we watched a movie on HBO, Madagascar, […]
Your Guide to Creating Homemade Kazoo!
Building their own simple music instrument is one way for your child to explore their crafty side, while simultaneously discovering their musical capabilities. The homemade kazoo is comprised of various household objects and is easy to make. Let your child delve into the world of sound with this quick and fun project! Materials: A cardboard […]