I was working with some elementary aged children recently, helping them with their Mother’s Day/ Father’s Day writing assignments. They were all following the same skeleton for their poetry, using personal details to fill in the blank spaces.
10 Activities for Beating Cabin Fever
Winter has a way of causing kids (and adults) to “bounce off the walls” from time to time. Whether it’s a snow day, a sick day, an inside recess day, a bad air day, or just the “we’re-so-excited-for-the-holidays-we-can’t-stand-it” day, there are plenty of times when you need a new, simple activity to shake things up and redirect some energy into a new, positive direction.
Today’s post is sponsored by a new app called Knoala. If you’ve noticed, I’m very picky about taking on sponsors, and probably even more picky about taking on apps. What I love about Knoala (besides the fact that it’s FREE) is that this app is a tool, not a babysitter. Parents can pull up ideas, organized by age, for simple hands-on activities to do with their kids, usually with supplies you already have on hand. It’s perfect for those moments when you just need a playful nudge or a fresh idea. You can find the app at the Apple Store here. [Read more…]
Let’s Play Birthday Party!
Every birthday is monumental in a kid’s eyes. Even pretend ones! “Birthday Party” is one of my favorite dramatic play themes to set up, and the kids love it too! Melissa & Doug know a thing or two about kids, play, and birthdays, so they’re sponsoring this post as a part of their Ultimate Birthday Bash. (They’re also hosting an amazing giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end!)