Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
I remember one windy day a few years ago when I took my classroom outside to fly kites as an activity for their spring party. I figured they knew how. After all, as a child, my sisters and I often … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Enjoying Nature
Winter Wonders
Stuck in the house. Nothing to do. “Mom, I’m bored.” How can we engage our children in their winter studies? Even older children may enjoy a short photo picture book. They can get lots of ideas for things to do … Continue reading →
Magazines: The Gifts That Keep on Giving!
Are you looking for a great gift to give your kids or grandkids, nieces or nephews? Chances are, they already have lots of toys. Lots of games. Lots of art supplies. And doesn’t it just bother you when you spend … Continue reading →
Before They Were Authors
“It’s good to remember — all famous authors were once ordinary kids who felt that the writing of tales was something they couldn’t live without.” – Elizabeth Haidle
Continue reading →Celebrating Autumn with Seasonally Themed Picture Books
Picture books have long been the first choice for bedtime stories or just for when someone needs a cuddle on the couch. Well-loved stories have stood the test of time and bring back good memories from our childhoods, and we … Continue reading →
Ten No or Low-Cost Summer Activities for Kids
Ten No-Cost or Low-Cost Summer Activities for Kids With summer in full swing, it’s hard to forget that the new school year will be here before you know it. Now that I am older, I look back on some of … Continue reading →