Ever gone hiking with a three year old?  It’s all about the rocks!  And guess who gets to carry them home? (me) We have rocks – from really basic,  gravel rocks to crystal beauties.  My kids love their rocks. But, is a painted rock even better?  Imagine a rainbow rock!  It’s colorful, abstract, and requires virtually no adult... [read more ]

What can you do with a deck of cards? Lots.  Some of them even involve learning.  Here are a few I like. 2 – 5 year olds:  GO FISH – Learning your numbers takes practice.  Take out the 9, Ace, King, Queen, and Jesters.  Play like regular Go Fish but with numbers.  “Do you have a 5?”  (Deal 5-7 cards each player, remaining... [read more ]

I can’t remember to use chore charts.  I try every year with a new system.  It’s not that they don’t work, it’s that I’m terrible at remembering to use them. Here’s  a Printable Chore Chart from another mom’s site.  I love her simple design.  Maybe this one will work for me? I’ve bought two different... [read more ]