Hidden Splendor was recently contacted by http://mydadventures.com mydadventures offered an article that shared ideas and resources tohelp continue learning (in fun and creative ways) through the summer months for the school-age/older child. June, July and August provide opportunities for our children to continue learning in a non-school setting. This is ideal for the student who […]
Good Old Fashion Fun!
Source: Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes: Over 500 Quick, Easy Activities for Adults and Children to Share, by Becky Baxa. More information can be found on pages 83-88 Drop the clothespin in a bottle. If you don’t have any clothespins, play a modified version of this long time favorite. Use an un-sharpened pencil and an […]
Now Available on Kindle, Miraculous Magical Moments in Minutes! A Special Offer For Families With Children At Home!
Are you looking for ideas to do with your children at home? Look no further! Hidden Splendor is providing my book Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes: Over 500 Quick, Easy Activities for Adults and Children to Share on Kindle through Amazon.com Kindle Unlimited members will receive this book for FREE! For all others, the book […]
Another Day… All Home Together… What Will We Do?
With the outbreak of Coronovirus, families have found themselves together for days on end with more days to come. Homeschooling may not be your thing and now you are faced with 24/7 responsibilities. As you place on the hat of teacher, as well as parent, many are scrambling for resources and ideas. We certainly don’t […]
What Can I Do Today? Quick, easy activities to share with your infant, toddler and preschool child.
Recently, I had the privilege to visit and work with an amazing team of child care professionals at the Atlanta Children’s Shelter in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Children’s Shelter provides free, quality child care, emotional support, an educational curriculum for homeless children ages newborn to 5 years, and focused social services for families. They address […]
More Than a Piece of Chalk
Chalk… a stick of originally white porous sedimentary carbonate rock. A form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite. It gets on our fingers and clothes and now , a popular children’s “toy” available in a rainbow of colors for children to play with each summer. Such a scientific description for a whole lot of […]
Creative Family Fun Resource
Are you at a loss as to what to do when your child claims boredom? The Pinterest site listed below was originally created to support parents, children and families. It is inspired by the basic concepts presented in the book: Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes: Over 500 Quick, Easy Activities for Adults and Children […]