School is out summer fun activity ideas

In many areas school is now out for summer, preschool is over and older siblings are home.Whether you work from home, are a stay-home-parent or just looking for some ideas to entertain the kids during the hot summer months, here are some fun ideas for summer activities. Welcome to the May 25, 2010 edition of … Read more

Have fun with pretend polishing

Here is a great activity that is sure to keep little hands busy for a while. “Polishing” is a an activity that looks like work, but preschoolers love it! Find small metal or sturdy glass items that are easy for little hands to hold. For extra organizing play, find a small tray or basket that … Read more

The Daddy Book

The Daddy Book by Todd Parr is a fun read for preschoolers. It’s filled with silly, brightly colored illustrations that are sure to bring on a few giggles. The book talks about all the different kinds of Daddies. Kids love look for similarities and point out “hey, that’s like MY Dad”. This book is an … Read more

Sorting and counting with beans

Counting and sorting has always been a favorite activity for each of my kids. You can find a variety of sorting activities and games to purchase, or you can create new games with every day around-the-house items. For preschoolers, finding small objects to sort is not only intreging to busy little hands, but also helps … Read more