Plastic Egg Fun!

For weeks we have been counting the days until the official start of Spring. And, today is the day! Spring is a time of fresh new beginnings. Baby animals and birds are being born. Plants poke their heads up through the ground after a long Winter’s nap. They shed their warm coats, opening up their buds […]

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts… Valentines Activities

With Valentine’s Day approaching there are so many activities you can create!   Keep in mind that all of the ideas below can be done with other shapes as well, such as eggs, stars, circles, etc.     1.  Puzzle – Do you have two Valentine’s Day cards left over?  Why not create a puzzle?  Glue […]

Quick, Easy Christmas Activities

  During the Christmas season, life can become hectic, to say the least.  But, it is important to remember not to let the urgent things keep you away from the important things. Take time to play with your kids each day.  Here are a few quick, easy, fun ideas.  If you have older children they […]

Puzzles in Disguise!

Every year, each child has a few Valentines that are not used for their class party.  These Valentines are puzzles in disguise! Here’s how: Use clear packing tape to secure one Valentine onto the front of the envelope.   Take an identical Valentine and cut it into pieces.  The envelope can be used to store the […]

Broken Hearts

    Broken Hearts Matching Game Create heart warming activities this Valentine’s Day  with red construction paper,stickers and a pair of scissors.  Here’s how: Idea Number One: Decide how many hearts you would like in your game.  Trace and cut out hearts that are all the same size.  Cookie cutters can be used to make a […]