Author: Erin

Nutcracker Preschool Unit

Nutcracker Preschool Unit

The Nutcracker is one of the more classic Christmas stories. It is a wonderful tradition that encompasses imagination, bravery, and dance among other things. Our Nutcracker Unit started with a conversation.  A conversation that started as many of our conversations do; about a book. When 

Giving Myself Grace and the 3 Seasons of Life with CF

Giving Myself Grace and the 3 Seasons of Life with CF

Today I walked three miles. I feel almost silly writing that down, but for today it is an accomplishment. I’m in my re-building season right now and three miles is progress. A couple of weeks ago I had sinus surgery. This is a fairly common 

15+ Best Things to do in the Twin Cities with Kids

15+ Best Things to do in the Twin Cities with Kids

The Twin Cities are a second home for our family. My husband and I both went to college in the cities. It’s where we were living when we got married, had babies, and where we brought them home for the first time. This summer we 

San Diego Zoo Field Trip plus FREE Zoo Scavenger Hunt

San Diego Zoo Field Trip plus FREE Zoo Scavenger Hunt

My twins love animals so the San Diego is one of our favorite places to visit. My kids love watching the sleepy pandas, climbing like the koalas, and quizzing zookeepers wherever they find them perched. It is a frequent after school adventure for us and 

Outer Space Unit for Preschool

Outer Space Unit for Preschool

The stars and moon and planets of our solar system have long fascinated people of all ages. When NASA launched 60 years ago it was a vision, a dream. The reality of space exploration has far exceeded our expectations in so many ways. LEARN MORE 

Spider Web Hunt with FREE Printable

Spider Web Hunt with FREE Printable

Spiders are everywhere. Spooky spiders are being hung to haunt houses. Cute ones are decorating lawns and being crafted in preschool classrooms. The ones in my backyard are hopefully helpful de-bugging my yard. This hunt is designed to look more carefully at spiders and the 

10+ Things to Do with Kids on Milwaukee’s East Side

10+ Things to Do with Kids on Milwaukee’s East Side

The East Side of Milwaukee is home for me. I’ve lived in seven cities and five states in my lifetime, but the first 18 years of my life were all spent in one place. The East Side is a quiet neighborhood nestled along the lakefront 

Quality, Engaging, and Creative Activity Books to Bring on Family Trips

Quality, Engaging, and Creative Activity Books to Bring on Family Trips

“Are we there yet?” my daughter asks from the backseat. I look around at the empty, vast nothingness surrounding us unsure of how to answer her question. Of course we’re not there yet. We are nowhere. “Nope, not yet.” I try to keep the irritation 

A Weekend in Washington D.C. with Kids

A Weekend in Washington D.C. with Kids

Washington D.C. was one of our favorite family weekend getaways when we were living in New York City. It is packed with museums and history and fun things for families to do together. Below are some of our favorites. affiliate links may be included below. 

Fall Nature Walk with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fall Nature Walk with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Around the time the leaves start turning their brilliant Fall colors is a wonderful time to take toddlers and preschoolers for a Fall Nature Walk. Below are some ideas to get them curious, engaged and excited about Fall and observing the changes it brings. affiliate