Jump In To Learning: Ocean Theme
It’s time for week 2 of the Jump In To Summer Learning program that I have been working on with Cassie from 3 Dinosaurs! In case you missed it last week, here’s a bit of a recap. This program is designed to be used over the course of 5 weeks. They themes do not build…
Read MoreDig Into Reading: Underground Animals
I’m really excited to be joining in with this group of bloggers again in the Dig Into Reading series! This month the theme is Underground Animals. Make sure to visit the other blogs to see what Underground Animal fun they are having! JDaniel4sMom | The Usual Mayhem | Growing Book by Book | Frogs and…
Read MoreTop 10 Ways to Learn with Toobs
I’m so excited to be joining in 25 other bloggers to share our Top 10 Learning Lists with you!! We will be sharing all week long, so make sure to check back!You can also check out the entire list here, or visit the Schools Out Pinterest board! We are HUGE Toob fans here – all…
Read MoreJump In To Summer Learning: Space Lesson Plans
When Cassie and I first envisioned our summer program last November, we knew we wanted something well planned out. We’re both very busy moms and we need “grab and go” type materials. In my head I was picturing something like a homemade summer camp. Activities, crafts, books, snacks, and fun! We also wanted to make…
Read MoreFun with a (glue) gun
I have very fond memories of crafting with my mom and a glue gun as a kid. So, a few months ago I went ahead and finally bought my own glue gun. I went for a low-temp glue gun, but that thing still gets pretty hot. I’ve let Baloo do a few projects with the…
Read MoreSummertime Water Play
It’s getting to be that time of year again – time to get outside and play! We’ve always lived in hot places, so playing outside in the summertime can be tricky. We like to mix it up by including water as much as possible. Last summer I did a weekly series called Waterplay Wednesday. I…
Read MoreJump In! To Summer Learning–Space Theme
Last year Cassie and I were just getting to know each other and decided to work on a summer project together. Our kids are all close in age and we wanted a summer program to keep them learning. Last year we put our Reading Fun in the Sun together and it worked out wonderfully. This…
Read MoreK is for Kayak–Zoomin Moving Alphabet
Do you ever have one of those moments where you think its Monday but it’s actually Tuesday? And you had intended on putting up a letter K is for Kayak post on Tuesday…but you missed it? Yep, me too. Anyway, better late than never. Here is K for Kayak!! Included in the pack:K is for…
Read MoreDinosaur Shape Art
Dinosaurs are such a great theme because we can learn so much about dinosaurs but also learn so much from dinosaurs. Math, language arts, science, history – it all fits so nicely into a dinosaur theme. Dinosaur Shape Art We love the simplicity of books by Byron Barton. There not busy so it’s easy to…
Read MoreDinosaur Pack Update
A little over a year ago I first had the opportunity to talk with and then work with Cassie from 3 Dinosaurs. Our first project together was a dinosaur pack. It seemed fitting! Since then we have worked on many many projects together, encouraged each other on a daily basis, and become great friends. I’ve…
Read MoreA-J Review Game: Uno
The boys have been really into Uno the past few weeks and I had an idea to make an Uno style review game. I know Royal is going to love it! This review game covers A-J and also includes Skip, Draw Two, and Wild cards. The rules – every player starts with 7 cards. …
Read MoreInch by Inch by Leo Lionni–Virtual Book Club for Kids
Leo Lionni is a favorite author of authors. We don’t own a lot of his books, but the ones that we do own are read over and over and over again. We decided to check out a new book this month, and stumbled upon Inch by Inch. I loved it immediately and the…
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