by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 14, 2014 | activities
We had a lot of snow last year in northern Virginia allowing for some snowy fun outdoors, but if you live in a snow-free area (like we do now in southern California), use cotton balls to learn and create with these cotton ball snowball math and art activities for some...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 1, 2013 | activities
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. Want to teach your children to be thankful and discuss what that really means? It can be frustrating to teach this to children. We sound like broken records asking for them to “say thank you”...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 1, 2013 | activities
Time for some Halloween fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are my own creation and I also...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 5, 2013 | activities
It can be tough to combine learning activities for multiple ages of children. As a mom of 4 where my kids ages spans from kindergarten to infants, we have to get creative to make learning time successful. You can make seven learning activities with cardboard tube...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 18, 2013 | activities, parenting
I have been asked frequently by readers, “Should I send my child to Preschool? Is preschool worth it?” Having taught Preschool and also waited to send my son to school until much later than most moms I know, I can offer a few factors to consider when deciding...
