With all the school closures, many of you are putting on your teaching hat for the first time so I want to provide you with as many resources, today specifically activity books, sticker books, workbooks, and activity kits to help keep your kids learning and growing. Save these for times when you need your kids […]
Continue ReadingToys, Games, and Gifts for Kids of All Ages
Toys and games reviews and recommendations for kids for children who are ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and up -- preschool, elementary, tweens, and teens -- both boys and girls.
Here are some quick links to get you started:
Toys & Gifts for 4 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 4 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 5 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 5 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 6 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 6 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 7 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 7 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 8 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 8 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 9 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 9 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 10 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 10 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 11 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 11 Year Old Boys
Toys & Gifts for 12 Year Old Girls
Toys & Gifts for 12 Year Old Boys
22 Playful Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids 2020
I’m looking forward to spoiling my kids a little this Easter…they need some special treats in their quarantined lives. Here’s what looks fun to put in their Easter baskets! Because are your kids like mine and needing some cheer? Mine are missing friends and my oldest is missing her senior year and probably graduation. Also, […]
Continue Reading45+ Fun Staycation Ideas for Kids To Do At Home
If your spring break 2020’s destination is at home, let me give you staycation ideas to do with your kids with this helpful guide of resources and ideas of things to do, read, and create. Families all over the world are staying home for upcoming spring breaks, canceling trips, due to concerns about illness. Some […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Educational Games for Preschoolers
Our game closet is overflowing. We play a LOT of games. We always have. Which is why I want to share the best educational games for preschoolers (kids ages 3, 4, and 5); games that are both fun and educational and tested by kids. These games are favorites from both my teaching and mom perspective; […]
Continue Reading6 Ways to Celebrate National Puzzle Day with Kids
Build skills with puzzles! Learn how puzzles help children & fun ideas beyond the jigsaw puzzle.
Continue ReadingNeed More Summer Fun Ideas? Try These New Blue Orange Games
You know us — we’re always on the lookout for excellent family games since it’s one of our favorite family time activities. We’re impressed with this new batch of fun 2019 games from Blue Orange Games –and happy to share them with you just in time for these last weeks of summer vacation. These four games […]
Continue Reading25 Coolest Coloring Books Based on Children’s Books
Grab these children’s book inspired coloring books and get your kids doing a screen-free activity. Color before, during, and while reading the actual kids’ books! Here are four specific activity suggestions for using coloring books with your kids. Coloring books make GREAT activities for sick days and staycations! My kids like to color during read […]
Continue Reading20 Best Card Games for Kids
My family loves family game night which is pretty much every night for us. We buy and test games regularly — for us and for you. Here are our picks for the best card games for kids of almost all ages to play together! For small hands, try either a chip clip, a Little Hands Card Holder, or […]
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