Awesome 3rd Birthday Cake!
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by Dana Patterson on May 08, 2020 0
ROOOOOOOAAARRR! That’s the sound of a lion, and it’s also the sound of today’s featured letter – R! Many parents and little ones are cooped up inside right now and craving connection with the outdoors, which is why our letter “R” activities are all about nature and the outside world. Along with letters, animal names […]
by Dana Patterson on Apr 30, 2020 1
Not sure how to teach the necessary letter N? You’ve come to the right place. For kids who are preschool aged and who are starting to learn the alphabet, it’s fun to find different activities to help them learn the letters. That way, there’s something to remember the letters by! It’s always fun to start […]
by Dana Patterson on Apr 29, 2020 0
Time to get excited, because today we’re learning the letter “J”! There are so many cool words connected to this letter, but we’re going to focus on jewelry. Making jewelry is a fun and creative way for children of all ages to express themselves. Whether it is making friendship bracelets or a pretty beaded necklace […]
by Dana Patterson on Apr 28, 2020 0
The letter “I” is an important one for preschoolers to learn. However, this letter can be tricky because, like the other vowels, “I” makes two different sounds. You can hear the “long I” in many words your preschooler already knows – words like “smile”, “time”, and “night-night”. “Short I” also crops up in plenty of […]
by Dana Patterson on Apr 22, 2020 0
The letter “g” is associated with so many fun activities and objects. One in particular that comes to mind is the guitar. Music is a fantastic way for children of all ages, from preschool and beyond, to express themselves. Music allows children to dance, sing, and exert energy in an uplifting way. It also can […]
by Dana Patterson on Apr 16, 2020 0
So many exciting and extraordinary words start with the letter E. For preschoolers who are starting to work with the alphabet it’s always fun to mix in new and creative activities that involve the letters of the alphabet. Today we are sharing with you fun activities to do with preschoolers that involve the letter E. […]
by Dana Patterson on Oct 17, 2015 0
Happy early Halloween! I’m trying to keep life as on-track as possible for the girls right now. I’m 39, yes 39, weeks pregnant today. We just had so much fun decorating the fireplace! In case you don’t remember my fireplace before we white washed it, here is that post. You might notice that we added a […]
by Dana Patterson on Feb 01, 2015 5
I try to be creative with my kids’ Valentine cards, but in all honesty, I’m not that creative. I like to think I am, so I go on Pinterest and look for Valentine’s that I could see myself doing with a 3 and 5 year old. My 3 year old has 15 in her class and […]
by Dana Patterson on Nov 01, 2014 3
Happy Halloween (a day late)! I love going with themes for my kids for Halloween. Last year, it wasn’t happening with my two year old. I was ecstatic when they all agreed to be a blind mouse. Here they are! I just love Halloween! In case you’re wondering where I got their costumes, their leotards […]
by Dana Patterson on Jul 16, 2014 0
I always try making my kids some kind of cake. I usually google some things and they pick it out. Sometimes I steer them into “something that looks cooler and maybe a lot easier” type cake. My daughter picked this out and surprisingly it was SOOOOOOO easy and so adorable! I found the image through […]