Since all of my teacher friends went back to the classroom last week and I'm missing those kindergarten projects and all the first of the year fun, I'm posting about one of my favorite ways to inspire creativity and imaginative play on Every Day Cheer. Click over to see how I use Story Stones and make a set for your kiddo or class tonight. … [Read more...]
Summer Adventures with Kiwi Crate
A few days ago, I received a fun Kiwi Crate box in the mail. I have heard great things about the company, but I had yet to pull the trigger on another monthly subscription box. When it came I was pleasantly surprised, the box was full of fun and crafty toddler appropriate activities. There are two main activities in the box, but there are supplemental experiments to go along with each activity. Basically enough fun things to keep your little one busy for hours, fully engaged. My favorite part about the box is that includes everything you need to complete the project, down to an activity mat for coloring to save your countertops. I've since received another box that came complete with the … [Read more...]
DIY toddler chore chart
I've been toying with the idea of a chore chart for BK for a few months. She's only three, but I have to give her credit, she's smart and completely capable of a little responsibility. Of course, the chore chart is actually another chore for me, it's not like I'm sending her off with a load of laundry to fold neatly and put away. Each and every day it's an exercise in patience for myself, it's letting go of control (that I cling to so tightly). BK's chore chart is a simple concept, just magnetic tiles with pictures. She moves her magnets down once the chore is complete. In hindsight, responsibility would be a better word to use, but the vinyl letters were already cut when I had … [Read more...]