This was one of those “I need to give my boys something to do while I cook dinner” activities and it was a HIT! Like, knock it out of the ballpark hit. I’m not sure if it’s something about the blue food coloring that I add to the water or what (we used blue water…
Do you know the popular finger play “Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Gate”? Or maybe you’ve read the board book over and over again. This is a super popular rhyme to recite/read with toddlers and preschoolers, and today I’m sharing a fun STEM activity that can serve as an extension to the book! This…
As we move into the fall season, we’re seeing more of a variety in our weather than we saw over summer. There’s a bit more rain, and definitely more wind, yet sunshine is still abundant! All you need to do at the start of each day is check your weather app (Click here to see…
Oh, good old hardware store paint chips! They are like crafting gold, and my friend Jenna of Burlap and Blyth is no stranger to a hardware store! As owner of Burlap and Blythe, a shop which sells beautiful wooden decor signs, Jenna know her way around the hardware store! She was kind enough to sponsor…
While I may not be a bento lunch mom, I do like to let my kids play with their food every now and then! Our construction Zone Buffet has been hugely popular, and our Name Recognition Toast was a great way to incorporate some literacy into our snack. Today I’m sharing a fun fall themes…
Welcome to another week of the Early Childhood Education Team posts! This Week we are focusing on activities to teach the numbers 0-5. If you’re tot schooling or home preshcooling, this is a prefect time to fill up you lesson plan book! Don’t forget to pin these posts for future lesson plan ideas, as well!…
I think most kids go through a train loving stage- which means most parents also go through a train buying stage! How many toy trains does your munchkins have? I think we are at 19 (and I know that is a relatively small collection!) The thing about toy trains is the kids will also inventively…
There is so much technology available today to help our kids learn the alphabet, shapes, colors, etc., but sometimes what kids need to help them learn is a personal connection- and what better place to make those connections than at the dinning room table? I know when I’m finishing up a meal, my husband takes…
Hello, friends! If you’re following Munchkins and Moms on Instagram, then this is activity you’ve seen before. Our Fine Motor Color Matching Game sparked your interest there, so this post will explain more and give ideas on how to expand the activity. This post contains affiliate links Supplies Pom poms Gator grabber tweezers Divided tray…
I’m excited for the opportunity to study fall with my boys! I plan on making a beautiful Fall Nature Table, if I can find enough objects to fill it, that is! We may need to take a trip up the mountain to gather pine cones and other natural treasures. Since I’m always on the lookout…
