Looking for screen-free fun or simple ways to keep kids engaged? This section includes some of our favorite activities — from scavenger hunts and crafts to hands-on STEM ideas. Most of these have been tested in real life (usually at the kitchen table) and are perfect for home, classrooms, or just rainy afternoons.
Remember Remember the 5th of November. Have fun at school and home with these bonfire night activities you can enjoy with the kids this November. These holiday activities for kids are a great way to spend the weekend near either side of Bonfire Night. Yes, we all know we have bonfire night on November 5th,…
September 13th is just around the corner and I can’t wait to share with you some splendiferous Roald Dahl Day activities for you to enjoy with the kids. These fun holiday activity sheets are a great way to celebrate all things Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl got his own “Day” in 2006 and it is celebrated…
Physical education for homeschoolers doesn’t need to be hard. You just might need to think a little more out of the box! Check out our top PE ideas for homeschool that are fun. I have to admit exercise is definitely my downfall, and incorporating it into our homeschool day did not really happen for the…
Wondering what is Elf on the Shelf? I’m a mom who loves the holiday season, and for more than 10 years, we’ve had a super cool Christmas tradition in our family. We get not just one, but five tiny elves that Santa sends to hang out with us – it’s called Elf on the Shelf….
North Pole Breakfast time is soon to be upon us. Our North Pole Breakfast consists of a mix of healthy, savory, and cookies and it is the best meal of the year. The North Pole Breakfast has become a festive kickoff to our beloved Elf on the Shelf adventures. Making the holiday magic even more…
In our house, the Elf on the Shelf doesn’t just wait until December to make an appearance, she kicks off the fun during Halloween! Every year, our Halloween Elf on the Shelf joins in the spooky celebrations, arriving just before the big day to help decorate and add some mischief to our home. We love…
In my opinion, every child should be allowed to trampoline as often as they can. As there are so many trampoline benefits for kids. We purchased our trampoline back in 2015 (when our son was 5) and I have to say it was the best gift we have ever purchased. The reason we got a…
How to make a holiday scrapbook with children. A couple of years ago we took our son out of school to have a fun trip in America, visiting New York, Naples, and Florida. At the time he was only 6 years old, so we spoke to the school who didn’t fine us but asked if…