This year for social studies we're learning about US American history. Last term we studied Native Americans and this term we're learning about the early colonists. Today I'm sharing one of my favorite new kids books about that time period as well as a simple art project we did to remember what we'd learned. You … Continue reading The New Americans — Books + Activity
Easy Star Constellations — Book + Activity
We're learning about outer space for science this term and lately we've been talking a lot about star constellations. Today I'm sharing two super easy, no-prep activities the kids and I did that were fun ways to review some of the constellations we've been learning. You can see more of our outer space projects HERE. … Continue reading Easy Star Constellations — Book + Activity
DIY Star Constellation Memory Game
For science this term we're learning about outer space, so a few days ago the kids and I made this fun star constellation memory set. You can see more of our outer space projects HERE. This post contains affiliate links. Project Materials: wooden nickels* pencils sharpie markers *We bought ours at a local hobby store, … Continue reading DIY Star Constellation Memory Game
Astronaut Birthday Party
Our oldest just turned nine and she wanted everything about her party with friends to be a surprise. She's not super into pink and girly things, so we decided to go with an outer space theme and it was so fun! We made "space suits," did astronaut training, played pin-the-rocket-on-the-moon, re-fueled with cake and ice … Continue reading Astronaut Birthday Party
DIY Soft Fabric Color Book
This little color book is a fast, easy sew and such a fun little book for little ones! It's soft for babies and full of bright, vibrant colors. Each color book is made from a single fat quarter of fabric designed specifically for this book, so you can likely make it in less than an … Continue reading DIY Soft Fabric Color Book
TUTORIAL: Make Your Own Books From Cereal Boxes
Jan 1, 2018 Happy New Year friends! I've set the goal to share a new fun and easy tutorial here with you each month and this first one today is perfect for jotting down those New Years resolutions (and just for everyday play). These little DIY books made from things in your recycling bin make … Continue reading TUTORIAL: Make Your Own Books From Cereal Boxes
Year End
Dec 31, 2017 Wow. I honestly can't believe it. I vividly remember last year, sitting on the couch in the living room at my in-laws' house as we got ready to celebrate the New Year, thinking about what goals I wanted to make. Knowing I was pregnant and going to have a baby this year, … Continue reading Year End
The Kitchen
Dec 30, 2017 Goodness, goodness What a mess The house is every day Wash the dishes Do your best It never goes away If I could I'd snap it clean Shining, scrubbed, and bright What a thing to wake to that Each day and leave at night But still I sit, no powers Or a … Continue reading The Kitchen
Kindling
Dec 29, 2017 I know enough About how to start a fire Where to put the dried twigs and bits How to lean the bigger logs together Where to hold the match When you need to egg it on And when to let it be How to get it blazing Growing Flames licking Full of … Continue reading Kindling
Fresh
Dec 28, 2017 There's something nice About coming to the end of the day And going to bed With clean teeth
