Summer time means lots of playing, hiking, biking, camping, and so much more. One of our favourite times too! However, it also means learning loss occurs as well. But it doesn't have to! Here are some fun and easy summer learning activities to do with your kids.
Being a mom of three and educator for many years, I have come to determine that the best gifts for Mother's Day have to not only be thoughtful but have to be either a gift that gives mom some time with her family or time alone!
This is the yummiest M&M’s Cookie, tested and approved by every family member. And they loved the first, second, and third batches... I mean you have to be thorough in your yummiest M&M cookie testing, right?
Getting kids to write can be a challenge at any age. As a school teacher, I have often heard children say, “I don’t know what to write about.” Well here is quick and easy way to get kids writing! Ingredients to Quick Fun Writing: Grab a stack of old magazines 3-4 pieces of paper for […]
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Making playdough is great learning fun! Even the youngest learner can help with this simple measuring experiment. Kids get to form and develop the small muscles in their hands as they stir and then mold the play dough into shapes.
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As an extension for school aged kids, have them play a game like, “Name the Shape”, where they take turns creating a masterpiece in ten seconds and everyone else guesses what it is. This is a great activity for developing language using describing words (adjectives) and broadening vocabulary.
Ready, here is the recipe!
Ingredients:
1 cup cheap hair conditioner
2 cups cornstarch
Steps:
1. Mix together and have fun!
2. Add food coloring if you want to add to the fun!
Fun, Easy do-it-yourself at home Playdough Recipe Making playdough is great learning fun! Even the youngest learner can help with this simple measuring experiment. Kids get to form and develop the small muscles in their hands as they stir and then mold the play dough into shapes. As an extension for school aged kids, have […]
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