Cinco de Mayo Sensory Tub

Cinco De Mayo Sensory Tub

We couldn’t let Cinco de Mayo get by us without a sensory tub! While playing with this tub, we listened to a Cinco de Mayo playlist I created from iTunes. Everything I purchased for this Cinco de Mayo sensory tub was inexpensive from the Dollar Store & Amazon. Jalapenos Mexican Flags Green, Red and White [Read On]

10 Children’s Books To Teach Money Sense

children's books to teach money sense

April is Financial Literacy for Youth month so I thought I’d gather up a few of our favorite children’s books that have help our home introduce the concept of money sense. Here is a list of books that I have reviewed and highly recommend including extension activities! The Coin Counting Book 26 Letters and 99 [Read On]

Montessori in the Home – Open and Close Tray

Montessori Open and Close Activity

Some of the best Montessori exercises for young children are quite simple to put together. In this case we have an “Open and Close Bottles” tray. Great for fine motor and practical life skill development, I highly recommend creating one of these activity trays as a permanent fixture in your home learning space. I deviated [Read On]

Teaching Kids About Money Using the Senses

Teaching Kids About Money Fake Dollars

Teaching Kids About Money is near and dear to my heart. I grew up in an extremely resourceful home because we were forced to live that way but it taught me a lot of values and responsibilities I’d like my children to hold with them as they walk through life. The main idea behind this [Read On]

Nature Collage & Texture Table

Nature Collage

We love creating out own texture tables! This project was hands on, got us outdoors, a great sensory experience and created a beautiful piece of artwork. The best part is that it was easy AND fun! My sons and I collected various items in a basket on a walk throughout our neighborhood. We chatted about [Read On]

DailyBuzz Moms 9×9 :: Earth {A Play Date}

Design Your Own Reusable Bag

I am honored to be a part of the DailyBuzz Moms April 9×9 challenge. As you know, Earth Day was last Sunday. I have always appreciated Earth Day but now, with two young children, the significance has newfound meaning. We celebrated with raw enthusiasm this year. As a finale, we hosted a “Celebrate the Earth” [Read On]