Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
How to meet a butterfly He had been sitting patiently for at least 15 minutes with his tiny finger outstretched. He was doing everything right but there was no butterfly. We were in a butterfly exhibit and my impatient, active 3 year old had been …
Hose water spraying, children giggling, sun shining – sounds like the perfect summer moment, right? I say this a lot, but the simplest activities are often the most meaningful for the littlest kids. Pull out your hose, turn it on, and let your children play. …
Car playing is often a solitary or parallel activity for toddlers. This activity adds a simple social element to something they already love. Materials Cars or Trucks (We played this with these cars) To Play Ask your toddler to stand a few feet away. Introduce the activity …
Ah Green. The color of grass and grapes and a whole host of things that don’t start with the letter G…but apparently that is what I have on the mind. Working our way through the rainbow of colors, we are now on Green! Below are some …
When my twins were about 6 months old I braved the grocery store for the first time by myself with both of them. It did not go well. 60 minutes later I left the store with half of our list completed, two less socks than …
If you find yourself stepping back amazed at your child’s ability to whip from one emotion to the next, believe me you are not alone. The emotions of preschoolers are especially large and varied. In some ways these little people seem quite capable. They can dress …
As soon as the weather starts teasing me with warmth I start planning our Spring berry picking trip. The sunshine, blue sky, fresh air and juicy berries – it’s always one of my favorite field trips of the year. This is one of our favorite …
I have one toddler climbing on the couch and the other is dragging a roll of toilet paper around the house. I am running out of patience. We need to get out of the house, but where? Have you been there? The children’s museum is …
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 …
My kids still sleep with a mound of stuffed animals around them. When I peek in on them before I go to bed I find they both stretched out on their backs dozing peacefully. Tucked under their arms and all around them are monkeys and …