I frequently see articles that offer “truths about home daycare” (and childcare in general) pop up across social media. The thing I notice most about all these articles is that they almost always offer a completely negative view of childcare and daycare providers. They tell parents that their child is not safe, is not eating […]
Cotton Rounds Flower Craft for Kids
This simple flower craft combines both process art and crafting! When spring starts to bloom around us we love to find ways to include flowers and rainbows into our projects. This simple flower craft was the perfect activity to do that! Check out how colorful they are! Best of all you may already have all […]
31 Days of March Crafts & Activities for Kids!
March crafts and activities are some of my favorites! It’s the beginning of all those bright and colorful spring crafts, no more winter activities. Here comes the rainbows, butterflies, Easter eggs and so much more! And now all my favorite March crafts and activities are ready and waiting for you in this month’s free activity […]
Good Morning Yoga Book Review! Fun Yoga For Kids
Are you interested in yoga for kids? What are mornings like in your house? How we start the day in our house tends to set the theme for our days. Which means when my daughter starts the day a bit grumpy we usually have one of those tough days. Recently though our mornings have been much easier! […]
Valentine’s Day Candy Bark Recipe! Easy Teacher Gifts!
A tasty and easy Valentine’s Day candy bark recipe that kids can make! Valentine’s Day is a great time to let that special teacher or daycare provider know how much they mean to you with simple teacher gifts and treats. I love homemade treats that the kids can help make and then give out as festive teacher […]
Must Have Picture Books for Home Daycare
There are so many amazing must-have picture books for kids out there. As a daycare provider, I think that all homes should have a healthy supply of books for kids. When we looked into preschool for my daughter books were the first thing I zeroed in on when we toured schools because reading with kids […]
Pipe Cleaner Heart Craft for Valentine’s Day
Have you tried a printmaking craft yet? Want an easy heart craft for Valentine’s Day to do with your kids? This simple printmaking craft is perfect for you then! It’s simple to put together and is a fun last-minute craft for kids. Plus if you made a Valentine’s Day gift for mom or dad (or […]
A Month of Crafts & Kids Activities for February!
Let’s make things easy for you this month! Here’s a bunch of kids activities for February! Don’t stress about finding the time to search for or plan kids activities this month. Instead, check out our activity planner for February! This free calendar is a full month of engaging kids activities for February that you can do with […]
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin & Math Game for Preschoolers
This Valentine’s Day sensory bin is a fun way to combine sensory play with beginning math skills for preschoolers! Plus it uses one of our favorite sensory bin fillers: Water beads! We love water beads! Have you used them yet? This easy sensory box is a perfect blend of fine motor skill development and sensory play […]