by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 4, 2023 | activities
Singing and playing name games are so fun and effective to teach toddlers how to spell their name. One of the joys of being at home with the kids is taking little moments of time to teach valuable bits of info. But it just looks and sounds like games! So the kids...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 12, 2023 | activities
In our unit study on geology, we added an activity for exploring the scientific method. Growing our own rock gardens, or crystal gardens as I call them, was engaging for the kids. They got to prep the entire activity. We followed the steps of performing an experiment....
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 5, 2023 | activities
As a parent, finding activities that can keep your kids entertained and foster their cognitive development can be very challenging, especially with all the screens and technology around us today. One activity, however, that has stood the test of time and has a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 4, 2023 | activities
I caught them. They were talking in our garage. The plan was to sneak around the house to try and avoid a child that they did not like. The boys did not want to play with him, but he kept coming to our door. Teaching children to develop character and integrity is a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 29, 2023 | activities
Oh, those mobile toddlers! They keep us on our toes. This is the circular stage of motherhood. We follow our children around in circles all day straightening up the messes they leave behind. Hopefully teaching them to clean up with our help! But, stay-at-home mom...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 15, 2023 | activities
Activities to encourage your kids’ curiosity does not require expensive kits or classes. You can engage your children in fun explorations, simply. This list of 10 activities for multiple ages will encourage your kids’ curiosity both at home and out and about....