Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
When my daughter was about a year into her boycott of pants she discovered a book at the library. It was a version of Rapunzel with stunning illustrations by Sarah Gibb. We read this book together every day for a month, renewed the book and read …
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea begin Friday, February 9, 2018 and we are EXCITED!! Yes, I agree with those of you grumbling about how the Winter Olympics are not as exciting as the Summer Olympics, but I’m still pumped. I’m not a Winter person, …
Colors are all around us and offer so many delicious ideas for exploration, adventure and learning. Today’s unit is perfect for preschoolers and children a little younger and older with a few simplifications or additions. Let’s dive in! Color Unit Ideas for Preschool Our units …
Her eyes are gleaming as she steps up and grabs the fire hose. The fire fighter shows her how to turn it on and a gush of water swooshes out in front of her. She beams. A field trip to the Fire Station never stops …
Before I had kids, Thanksgiving was my absolute favorite holiday. I loved getting up to watch the Macy’s parade. I loved the long dinners with family that ended with pie. I loved watching football games. I loved getting to catch up with family that lives …
When you walk in a dinosaur skeleton stretches in front of you up to the top of the vaulted ceiling. The American Museum of Natural History is a special place and one of my favorite in New York City. It is not lost on me …
“What do you think we will see on our Fall Hunt?” So begins our conversation before our walk. My preschoolers quickly shout out ideas. Leaves! Pumpkins! Trees! Squirrels! A ghost! Ummm…okay? I write them all down on our clipboard. The kids are used to these …
Escaping to the farm is one of our favorite ways to get outside and learn. If you don’t grow up on a farm, the animals, crops, environment of a farm are fascinating learning experiences for children. Our family recently went to an apple farm in …
Surrounded by sand piles and drenched from earlier splashing my kids are laying with their new little friend. Nearby I commiserate and brainstorm about blogging and motherhood and life with my pal Sara (who writes beautiful encouragement for mamas and kiddo adventure ideas on Sunshine …
“Look Mama! Spring is here!” one of my kids calls from the backyard. Spotting that first flower in the garden after a long cold Winter is one of life’s small joys and a true sign that Spring is finally here. My kids are often the ones …