Use activity and puzzle books to keep your kids off screens while engaging their brains in fun thinking and learning. Here’s a selection of new choices for 2019; activity books that will make a great addition to your summer learning plans. 2019 Summer Puzzle & Activity Books 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Puzzle Adventure […]
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Tenzi the Ultimate Family Night Game
Tenzi is one of those games that works for almost all ages (except the ages 0 – 3) which is why it’s one of our top recommendations (aka. ultimate) family night games. Have you played it yet? How to Play Tenzi Tenzi is a very simple dice game for 2 -4 players. It’s fast pace and lots of […]
Continue ReadingBest Drawing Books and Supplies for Kids
My kids, especially my youngest, love to draw. I’ve always provided books and art supplies for my kids so they can express themselves artistically as well as grow in their drawing skills. Of all the books we’ve had, these are our favorites. Best Drawing Books for Kids Step by Step Drawing Book by Fiona Watt (Usborne) […]
Continue ReadingDraw Your Own Seek and Find Puzzle (+ Book Recommendations)
My daughter thought of a fun drawing idea for kids that she wanted me to share with you… to make your own seek and find puzzle! Draw Your Own Seek and Find Puzzle 1. Think of a theme: food, faces, animals, buildings, monsters, flowers, cupcakes, or whatever strikes your fancy. Get a list of my favorite […]
Continue ReadingWhy the Slackline is My Kids’ Favorite Backyard Activity
One summer we bought a Slackers slackline for the girls thinking core strength would be good for everyone. What I didn’t plan on was it being so much FUN and it being the kids’ favorite backyard activity for months and months and months. Slackline for Kids The slackline stretches between two trees like a tightrope but is stretchy and bouncy. You […]
Continue ReadingIdeas to Help Your Wiggly Reader Who Can’t Sit Still
Do you have a child who needs to move? I do, too. My oldest daughter. Which means that sitting still while reading is almost impossible. Because sitting is part of reading. Usually. But maybe not sitting still. Hear me out here. If our kids need to move and that movement helps their focus and concentration, […]
Continue ReadingYoga for Kids: Practice, Books, Videos, and Games
Yoga benefits kids as well as adults. Get your children interested in yoga with picture books, games, and videos. They’ll develop your children’s interest in starting their own yoga practice. Doing yoga with kids is a wonderful way to get in quality time. It: builds strength improves flexibility develops breath control and awareness relaxes and calms develops coordination increases body awareness improves mindfulness […]
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