by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 3, 2022 | activities, parenting
Even at my age I still remember the moment the bully made fun of me. It was on a field trip. It took me a long time to move past that feeling of humiliation. Bullies can effect our view of ourselves in deep ways. Teaching children about bullies is a life skill they...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 23, 2022 | activities
Toddlers and preschoolers need a lot of boundaries and guidance. They learn so much so quickly. Their emotions can cloud their thinking. Teaching our children how to handle their emotions and be self-disciplined can seem tricky. This collection of activities for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 9, 2022 | activities
As part of our hands-on geology unit, we read about the layers of the earth. This hands-on geology activity will teach kids about the rock cycle using playdough. We learned a bit about mining too. Initially this hands-on activity was to discover how the rock cycle...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 25, 2022 | activities
We have lived in some prime locations near state and national parks. Because of that, we have been hiking with our kids since they were babies. Hiking with kids is a great family activity when you plan ahead. Whether you will be hiking with an infant or an older...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 16, 2022 | activities
We dove in to a whole Geology unit recently. I pieced it together from great ideas I found online, ideas I created myself, and an activity that my kids happened to create without even knowing it! I love creative accidents that teach big concepts! We started our...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 7, 2022 | activities
These Valentine’s Crafts for kids can be great homemade gifts for family and friends. They are so easy to make and bake. A bit of variety for even the non-crafty moms to do with their kiddos. No stress Valentine’s crafts for kids are my go-to. >>>FREE How to...
