Adventure Walks
We decided to go on an adventure walk a couple weeks ago as part of our learning series. Curriculum: Exercise/Sensory/Science Supplies: Weather appropriate clothes A bag for them to carry and...
View ArticleMonday Milestone: Potty Training
It’s officially potty training time! I admit I’ve been prepared for months with a training potty, books that flush, even a cushion for the big toliet…But I avoided the training part for as long as I...
View ArticleCurriculum: Painting
Painting. Sensory Activity Curriculum category: Art/Crafts Painting is a great sensory activity to do with toddlers and kids of all ages. It allows them to explore colors and senses by touching and...
View ArticleQuick Lists: Activities & Places for toddlers & kids
I’m always looking for new things to do and places to visit to keep McKinley entertained and her imagination flourishing. We get stuck in our routines, so I thought I would post a list of activities...
View ArticleMonday Milestone: Toddler bed!
She’s growing up! Yup, McKinley has made the transfer from her crib to a toddler bed! I’m so proud of my little Kinleybug! She is handling the changes of growing up like a champ. Mama on the other...
View Article“No mama”
“No,” rolls off her tongue so matter of fact, like this is just the way it is mama. Do you wanna eat breakfast? ”No,” she says with her head cocked to the side. (More excitedly now) lets get dressed...
View ArticleCurriculum: DIY Animal Matching
Curriculum category: Matching/Science This is a really easy D.I.Y animal matching game. I have labeled the activity into “science” because their learning about different animals. I like to tell...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Pretend Play
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View ArticleCurriculum: Color Sorting
Curriculum: Color Sorting Activity This is a fun activity to do with your toddler! This exercise helped McKinley learn her colors and it kept her entertained for a solid 20 minutes. Category:...
View ArticleCurriculum: Poker Chips
Poker is on the agenda this week! Look out! McKinley’s going to be racking in the dough. $$ Category: Math I was surprised how much McKinley enjoyed this activity. It was extremely easy to create and...
View ArticleA Coloring Book Adventure
My efforts to distract yet another tantrum led to the making of a coloring book. Backstory My toddler begs to watch Peppa Pig. So much that one time I made the mistake of making it a reward for taking...
View ArticleMonday Milestone
McKinley plays guitar: Everyday for the past two weeks McKinley has been going over to the guitar and strumming it. And in those moments, I’d think to myself, I have to start playing again— dad would...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: hide & seek
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