Halloween is such a fun holiday for toddlers and preschoolers! These must have Halloween books for toddlers and preschoolers are sure to capture kids’ attention, entertain, and educate! When I’m not blogging, I run a Mom’s Day Out program in Utah County. My Mom’s Day Out kids absolutely love all the fun Halloween books and… [read more]
Must-Have Halloween Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Halloween Mummy Preschool Craft
If you have kids who love Halloween, you’ll love this Halloween Mummy Preschool Craft! It is great for motor skill development, it is low mess, and kids LOVE the finished product! This Halloween Mummy Preschool Craft is one I do every year with my Mom’s Day Out kids. I love that it doesn’t take a… [read more]
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activity Gets Kids Excited About Letters!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!Ā Kids are going to love this fun, tactile Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activity! Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of my favorite books to get kids excited about learning their letters! As a preschool teacher and a parent, I’ve read this book so many times I can almost recite it… “A told… [read more]
Adorable St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Craft!
There is something about a child’s handprint that is just completely precious. Just think of all your own handprint art your parents saved from when you were little. Those tiny handprints bring special feelings of nostalgia. This adorable St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Craft is such a fun way to get into the St. Patrick’s… [read more]
Winter Preschool Snowflake Craft with the Best Snowflake Books for Kids
Scroll down to go directly to the Preschool Snowflake Craft instructions and to see the recommendations for books about snowflakes for kids. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links I receive a very small commission. Whew! I’m back! No, I didn’t fall off the face of the earth. Nothing… [read more]
Looking for the Perfect Work-From-Home Job? Be a VIPKID Teacher!
Looking for a way to supplement your family’s income? I’m so excited to bring you this guest post from an old friend of mine in Louisiana about a perfect work-from-home job – VIPKID teacher! Karen is a stay at home mom to 6 children and has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.Ā Her husband works… [read more]
Create Your Own Home Summer Reading Program + Summer Reading Reward Coupon Printables
Summer break is upon us! My boys have put in hard work this school year and I want to make sure that they don’t lose all that they’ve gained this year in school. Creating a Home Summer Reading ProgramĀ is an effective and enjoyable way for kids to keep on learning throughout the summer. Reading can… [read more]
25+ Books for Curious Kids Who Love to Learn!
I have some super curious little boys! My 9 year old and 7 year old seem to have been born with a passion for learning! We’ve helped foster this passion by building quite an extensive home library. If you have similarly-minded kids, you’ll love this book list of Books for Curious Kids Who Love to… [read more]
Experience Pioneer Life at This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah
I’m pleased to partner with US Family Guide and This Is The Place Heritage Park to bring you this post. Last week we took the boys up to Salt Lake City to visit This Is The Place Heritage Park. Of all the places in the Salt Lake City and Utah Valley areas to visit, This… [read more]
St. Patrick’s Day Window Clings Craft!
This adorable DIY St. Patrick’s Day window clings craft is perfect for preschool age and up! They require only a few supplies and are so easy to make! Most preschoolers will need some hand-over-hand supervision, but it is an excellent activity to develop both gross motor and fine motor skills. Older children will have fun… [read more]
My Top 10 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids + BLACK FRIDAY Coupon Codes!
Whether you’re in search of a holiday gift that keeps on giving, a birthday gift, or just a fun way to give a little something every month, these 10 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids are a great place to start! This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links I will… [read more]
25 Children’s Books that Teach Emotions and Character Building Traits
Books that teach emotions and character building traits are an invaluable resource for parents! Books are one of theĀ easiest and most fun ways to teach kids about emotions and character building traits. Some of the books in the list below have been beloved bedtime reading books of our kids. (Please note that the links below… [read more]
How I Got my Kids to Read this Summer + Great Summer Reading Books for 3rd and 4th Graders!
Affiliate links are present. If you happen to purchase through one of my links, you may very well just make my day. š Classic, Contemporary, and non-fiction reading books for 3rd and 4th graders. I love summer vacation, and I think it is safe to say my kids do too! They love not having the… [read more]
Visit the Natural History Museum of Utah + Win 4-Pack of Tickets!
The boys and I love visiting our local museums. A couple weeks ago we got the chance to visit the Natural History Museum of Utah with some other local bloggers. I’d never visited the Natural History Museum of Utah so I had no idea what to expect. The boys and I had a wonderful time… [read more]