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14 Reasons to Take Babies and Toddlers to Disney

12 Must-Read Tips for Surviving Potty Training While Traveling

Disney on a Dime–Clothes for Disney That Won’t Break the Bank

Category: Preschool

Teaching Reading to Preschoolers–Resources for Ordinary Parents Like Me!

December 14, 2014 Rachael

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rosetta Stone. I received a product and a promotional item to thank me for participating. As a mom who is starting to homeschool, I sometimes regret my choice not to pursue early childhood education as an undergrad. I feel so clueless sometimes! Sure, I’ll be ready when […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool

Melted Crayon Pumpkins: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating with Kids!

October 1, 2014October 13, 2014 Rachael

Melted crayons on pumpkins is not a new no-carve pumpkin decorating idea, but this year is the first time we’ve tried it at our house. Thanks to my dad (the pumpkin farmer) we have a lot of pumpkins. So we’re always looking for new decorating ideas! Here’s how we did it: Melted Crayon Pumpkin Decorating Peel your crayons […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool

Play-Based Homeschool Preschool Routine

September 18, 2014September 18, 2014 Rachael

Our Proposed Homeschool Preschool Routine A few weeks ago, our daughter started asking to go to school with her friend. I thought she might be disappointed when I told her that she wasn’t going to school like her friends. But, once I told her she could have “school” at home with mommy, she was pumped! Now every morning […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool, Toddler

Finding an Approach to Learning that Fits Your Home Preschool

August 21, 2014April 19, 2018 Rachael

It’s the time of year when most of our little friends fill their backpacks with fresh crayons, glue, pencils, and scissors and head off to preschool or kindergarten. But not our girls! We’ve made the decision to start their school years at home. I don’t have a formal background in early childhood education (I was an English major with […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool, Toddler

Free Printables–Spring-Themed Scissor Practice

April 2, 2014July 13, 2015 Rachael

Sure, there are a lot of ways to encourage scissor skills with little ones. But right now, our three-year-old loves cutting paper. Since cutting with scissors is great fine motor practice, I decided to make a little spring-themed scissor cutting page. She very nicely cut along the lines and edges. And then decided to keep going […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool

“Mommy, Can I Buy My Lunch Today? Math Money Games for Preschool

March 27, 2014September 27, 2017 Rachael

Our three-year-old loves to pretend to shop. She’ll often get out her shopping cart, purse, coins, and even a (voided) credit card, and ask, “Mommy, will you play grocery store with me and check me out?” Since she’s just three (well, technically three and a half), I haven’t worried too much about making sure she’s […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool

Skip the Sand Castles! Try Making an Ice Palace.

January 24, 2014July 15, 2014 Rachael

Whether you live by a beach and need a break from sand castles or if you’re shivering in sub-zero weather, an ice palace is a fun way for kiddos to create, build, and explore. Last week I jumped right back into blogging after the Puerto Rico drama thanks to my blogging friends and the fun […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool, Us

Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Simple and Playful Ice Experiments

January 16, 2014February 25, 2019 Rachael

Hi there! Thanks for visiting. I’d love for you to stick around! Why not subscribe to email updates to be sure you don’t miss a post?  In winter, snow gets all the glory. As it should be, right? After all, you need snow to sled, ski, make snow ice cream, and build awesome snow horses! […]

 Kids' Activities, Preschool

So Long, Snowman. Make a Snow Horse Instead!

January 14, 2014May 23, 2018 Rachael

For the second post in our winter play series, I wanted to share with you something special from my childhood. (The first was how to make snow ice cream, which will hopefully be a special part of childhood for my girls!) When I was little, my dad didn’t help me build a snowman. He built […]

 Preschool

Snowed in? Make Snow Cream!

January 12, 2014April 19, 2018 Rachael

This week I’m joining some of my best blogging friends for another Play Day series! You can read their first posts in this new series here: Winter Wonderland Small World from Buggy and Buddy Winter Train Play in the Snow from Play Trains! Penguin Sensory Play from Fantastic Fun and Learning Cookie Cutter Snowman Art […]

 cooking with kids, Preschool

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