• Penguin Drawing Instructions: Step-by-step guide for drawing a penguin

    How to Draw a Penguin: Fun Directed Drawing Activity

    Do you ever feel pressured when asked to draw something? I know I sometimes do! When our 3rd grade class decided to draw a penguin, I thought it would be a challenge. But I was wrong! We loved this penguin drawing activity so much that we also created a polar bear drawing! Read on to […]

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  • KID ACTIVITIES FOR TRAVEL

    10 Travel Activities For Kids

    One activity bag full of  fun for learning.  Is it possible?  Yes!  I carefully scoured Pinterest (it’s a hard job), looking for fabulous ideas to take on vacation with us.  I had specific criteria:  they had to be simple, interactive, fun, and the supplies had to be similar for easier organization. We love to travel, but […]

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  • Coffee Filter Art for Kids How to make tie dye art

    Tie Dye Coffee Filter Art for Kids

    Let’s think about art supplies you might have at home.  Have you ever wondered how people, teachers, and KIDS make those really cool Coffee Filter Art projects? It’s actually not very hard.  We’ve made them for years, sometimes we turn them into turkeys and peacocks. I just LOVE this cool color mixing process. If you don’t have […]

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  • BACK TO SCHOOL FAIRY

    Back-to-School Fairy Poem with free printable

    Are you looking for a fun and simple Back-to-School Tradition?  If your child is a little anxious about the start of school, you might like to add this to your list of family traditions.  Twas the night before the first day of school and all through the house everyone is sleeping….. or maybe not!  Maybe […]

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  • A happy child playing outdoors in a sunny backyard, wearing casual summer clothes. The child is fully engaged in play, running through the grass with a carefree expression. Nearby, a small timer, like the Time Timer, sits on a table, subtly showing the countdown. The scene captures the essence of joyful, unstructured "free time" during a relaxed summer day.

    “Free Time” – Two Magic Words

    A Mom Hack That Changed My Life: Embracing “Free Time” I’m about to share a little secret that transformed my mom life. And yes, I know that sounds dramatic, but I promise you—it’s the real deal. Last summer, I discovered the magic of a simple phrase: “Free Time.” If you’re a teacher, this phrase will […]

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