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Math Fun- Solar System Math Facts

July 14, 2014 By Deirdre

$Math Fun- Solar System Facts$

Reviewing and learning math facts is not always considered math fun. This solar system game was created to tap into a child's love of space, a joy in bouncing and throwing balls, and a need to practice math facts. While we practiced basic addition facts with the math fun game, you could easily practice basic subtraction facts or even Continue Reading

Kids Activities With Sensory Learning

July 12, 2014 By Deirdre

This round up shares kids activities that involve sensory bins that help children build on known concepts and explore learning some new ones too. Each of these posts share bin fillers that many of us may have at home already, are reasonable to purchase or could borrow from a friend. My son loves to explore and learn through kids Continue Reading

Projects for Kids- Marble Painted Zebra

July 11, 2014 By Deirdre

This marble-painted zebra is made up of several projects for kids. They get to marble paint, work on cutting skills, and create a really cute zebra craft. We had a great time doing all of the steps it took to create this marble-painted zebra. Let me walk you through the projects for kids that we did: Marble Painting We started with the marble Continue Reading

Ocean Animals Paper Plate Craft

July 9, 2014 By Deirdre

On a sunny day earlier this week JDaniel and I headed outside with his art set to create ocean painting. His art set includes all kinds of art supplies, but we focused on markers and watercolors. I didn't tell me we were going to create ocean animals with the paintings. That I saved as a surprise. Ocean Painting We both used the blue and green Continue Reading

Games for Children- Landing Spot On

July 7, 2014 By Deirdre

Simple household items and office supplies can be used to create games for children that will have them working on fine motor skills and having tons of fun. These Landing Spot On games will allow your kids to do just that. Supplies for Landing Spot On Games for Children Platter size paper plate Colored dot stickers Large drinking cups (4) Continue Reading

Summer Recipes for Family Fun

July 5, 2014 By Deirdre

These wonderful summer recipes for family fun will be terrific to pull out when your children need something new to do. They would be great boredom busters or to explore during family time too. Each was shared on last week's Sunday Showcase by some of you. Now all you have to decide is which summer recipes for fun your family would love Continue Reading

Easy Recipes- Sidewalk Chalk Paint

July 3, 2014 By Deirdre

Sidewalk chalk paint is simple to make. It is one of those easy recipes with only a few ingredients. Once the paint is made, it will last for a long time. We made small batches of a variety of colors and have had it for over a week. Let me walk you through a few easy recipes for sidewalk chalk paint and then show you three ways that we Continue Reading

Kids Building with Drinking Cups and 365 Penguins

July 1, 2014 By Deirdre

Play Dr. Mom sent us the book 365 Penguins (Reissue), some craft supplies, and over 400 drinking cups as a part of The Educators' Spin On It's Love Books Summer Exchange. After only a few minutes of looking at the book, it became on of our favorites. The book contains a lot of humor, fun pictures and a cute story. Play Dr. Mom had Continue Reading

American Flag Cardboard Tube Craft

June 30, 2014 By Deirdre

This American flag cardboard tube craft is easy for kids to put together. It would be great make to celebrate a variety of patriotic events and holidays. We have it on displayin our kitchen, but I think it would look great anywhere you would like to display it. What do you need to create this American flag craft? Paper towel tubes Continue Reading

78 4th of July Activities- The Sunday Showcase

June 28, 2014 By Deirdre

These are my favorite 4th of July activities for kids! They include crafts, science fun, math, and more. You are going to love them too. Come check them out! Buggy and Buddy has the most wonderful 4th of July wands. They would be great to take to a parade, decorate a table, or just enjoy playing with. 3 Dinosaurs mix fine motor fun with crafting Continue Reading

Preschool Worksheets- I Spy Numbers Hunt

June 27, 2014 By Deirdre

Preschool worksheets can go way beyond rote practice. These I Spy Number Hunt preschool worksheets can be used to have children search for numbers in their homes, classrooms and beyond. Learning to read and identify numbers are the basic concepts we worked on in this number hunt. Oh! We created a number magnifying glass to aid in the hunt. I have Continue Reading