by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 3, 2023 | activities
We only get 18 summers to really lean in to building relationships with our children. Maybe we get more after that, but only 18 are guaranteed before they set out on their adult journey. Summer fun ideas for teens and tweens help us make the most of our time at home...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 1, 2023 | activities
Big News! For 11 years now I have been sharing learning activities for kids here on the blog. I am thrilled to announce today is LAUNCH DAY of my toddler activities program Play and Grow for Toddlers! Play and Grow for Toddlers provides learning, play and quality time...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 25, 2023 | activities
One of the tips I can offer for helping children choose hands-on learning activities is to set up learning centers for at home preschool. This does not mean turning your home into a daycare center or classroom. It does mean, taking some organized steps to creating...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 23, 2023 | activities
You can always count on science kits for kids to engage the kids in hands-on learning that feels like fun. We love doing science experiments at home. Since my children were preschool age, we made volcanoes, explored science using egg shells, and now we dive into...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 21, 2023 | activities
Parents of toddlers know that keeping the attention of a toddler can be a challenge. We have so much power to teach toddlers learning activities to help them focus and work through a game or activity. But, this takes a lot of repetition and patience on our parts. This...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 6, 2023 | activities
She came inside from playing with her friends at the playground. As she proceeded to look through the pantry for a snack, my daughter started sharing what the kids had been discussing. The whole conversation led us to explore what matters in life. A lot of the kids’...
