Author: Erin

Teaching Numbers with Dominoes

Teaching Numbers with Dominoes

  My grandpa taught me to play Dominoes one summer when he stayed with us. The traditional game of Dominoes is a great math game for young kids, but there are also lots of other fun ways to use this classic game. Dominoes are a 

Top Places to Visit in Baltimore with Kids

Top Places to Visit in Baltimore with Kids

  Our family loves to visit the East Coast. Washington DC is one of our favorite spots, but we have yet to spend much time in nearby Baltimore. After reading Sara’s ideas below I can’t wait to plan a trip. If you are living in or 

PURPLE : Books + Activities

PURPLE : Books + Activities

Happy Purple Day! If you have been following along with our Week of Preschool Color you know that today is all about the color Purple. Below are some fun ideas for playtime, snack, and more. affiliate links are included below. Books About the Color Purple Harold and the 

Preschool Blue Day Books + Activities

Preschool Blue Day Books + Activities

  Today is all about the color Blue. Below are some fun ideas for playtime, snack, and more.   This is my personal favorite color so I’m excited to dive into fun blue books and blue themed activities as part of our Rainbow Week. affiliate 

Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum

Looking for a unique field trip in the Twin Cities area? The Mill City Museum is a fascinating way to explore history, water, baking and more. It is a museum erected in footprint of an old flourmill in Minneapolis.  Admission to the museum gets you 

Preschool Firefighter Unit

Preschool Firefighter Unit

As adults we like to rush through our days as quickly as possible checking things off our to-do list, but sometimes children can teach us why we need to slow down. I learned a little about this a couple weeks ago.  We were at German 

5 Ways to Learn Patterns Outside

5 Ways to Learn Patterns Outside

STEM (or Science, Technology, Enginnering, and Math) skills are important ones to work on year round. In the freedom of long summer days outside, they can sometimes get lost in the mix. One easy way to work STEM activities into your day is to bring 

5 Swimming Games for Babies and Toddlers

5 Swimming Games for Babies and Toddlers

Our twins love the water. They have loved the water since they were infants. They took swim lessons, but we also liked to play with them in the pool to practice swimming and just have fun. Here are some fun and easy ways to play 

A Weekend in Wisconsin Dells

A Weekend in Wisconsin Dells

If you live in the Midwest you are likely aware that the Wisconsin Dells are known to be a fun summer escape and you are dreaming of sunny days splashing at a water park right now. The Wisconsin Dells are best known for their water 

The Bakken Museum in the Twin Cities with Kids

The Bakken Museum in the Twin Cities with Kids

I’m excited to have Rebecca Nutter guest posting today to share a STEM related field trip in the Twin Cities area. If your child is curious about electricity or magnetism, this is an awesome place to explore. (Guest post from Rebecca Nutter) Ever since we