After five years, I have learned that they get excited for 5 seconds, they will pick one or two things that they love and leave the rest - every holidays. Last year we had an egg hunt in the backyard where they hunted for the special egg and trade them in for a grand prize.…
🎈Lakewood park after errands. Swipe to see the amazing playground! One of Ben’s favorites but we don’t get to come often. So fun but one of the busiest with an epic treehouse-like climbing area. {It was way busier than pictured today - not sure how I got pics with no people in it! 😅 and @clewithkids confirmed…
We were on our way home from groceries in Cleveland and it was too nice not to take advantage of daddy’s day off to stop at Liberty Playground! I rate this one a 10 as it is perfect for these 4 and 6 years old. So much to do but it doesn’t feel overwhelmed -…
With 50 degrees in the forecast this weekend, I had to look for my list of “Epic Playgrounds” to take the kids out. I’ll leave it here for you to explore too! (In no favorite order) *By Epic we mean bigger and/or newer and more fun equipments that we don’t see at our local playgrounds.…
Continue reading ➞ Top 10 Epic Playgrounds near Akron (according to my kids)
Today we visited one of the greatest toy stores hidden in plain sight! If I have to describe @smarticklestoystore I would say it’s a stem+educational version of Toys R Us. The shop is full of interesting toys and BOOKS that you will want in your house! Shelves after shelves of cool stuff. They have everything from baby…
Here are my top 10 resources for learning activities, art, crafts and everyday fun you can create for the kids - mostly with what you already have at home. 1. Fun Crafts Kids - Creative sustainable crafts. @funcraftskids 2. Tinker Lab - Created by Rachelle Doorly, this site provides an easy and actionable ways to…
Continue reading ➞ Top 10 Resources for Learning Activities, Art, and Crafts.
Today I’m starting a new routine of #morninginvitations with the kids. Inspired and download the 365 Morning Invitations Calendar from @yournaturallearner. I am thrilled to see how this will set course for our day and to watch them create and learn from what we already have at home. Read more about Morning Invitations here if…
Ready or not, here comes our daily craft idea! YOU WILL NEED: Craft Paper (Yellow, pink, black), Glue Stick, Markers, Stamps, or Stickers. This first day of school craft was a pencil we made with Hudson Montessori School at the Hudson Farmers Market last summer. You can use letter stamps but I opt for vinyl…
I am hosting a back to school Usbourne book party (as they call it) but really I’m just sharing my love of good quality books with all of you who love good books too ✨ I decided to just share a link and and not having an event based on my personal preference. So if…
