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10 Best Podcasts For Kids to Enjoy While Learning at the Same Time

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10 Best Podcasts For Kids to Enjoy While Learning at the Same Time

I am a avid podcast listener. My own preference for podcast listening is true crime shows. Crime Junkie, Dirty John, Doctor Death, and The Drop Out are among some of my favorite true crime podcasts. I like to listen while I garden and do other household tasks that allow me to enjoy a show while still being productive. Obviously, true crime isn’t appropriate listening for young children. My children are 7, 7, and 9. Podcasts that we have selected for our family listening are all shows that the kids enjoy, are age appropriate, and we all learn something at the...


Lego Engineering Challenges to Inspire the Kids

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Lego Engineering Challenges to Inspire the Kids

The children will have a blast pairing STEM concepts and creativity with these LEGO engineering challenges! Make sure to add them to your list of engineering activities for kids today! Related: Building a Castle Engineering Activities for Kids There are so many fun LEGO activities out there for the kids to try! And in my opinion, LEGO are an excellent tool full of so many educational opportunities. And what better way to put the LEGO to use in your classroom than by setting up some epic engineering challenges?! These activities are so versatile that you’ll be able to work at...


We Think Kinetic Sand is Amazing – AND Their Newest Collab is a Playtime Lifesaver (+ Today Only Promo!)

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We Think Kinetic Sand is Amazing – AND Their Newest Collab is a Playtime Lifesaver (+ Today Only Promo!)

Are you hooked on Kinetic Sand yet? We’ve been fans for years! 😍 You’ve seen it on commercials and all over stores, but if you haven’t actually held an incredibly SAND-isfying lump of Kinetic Sand yet, then you’re missing out! If you HAVE, then you’ll be excited to know that we’ve got a deal on the latest limited-edition Kinetic Sand product that makes this mesmerizing activity compound even better than before… bet you didn’t think that was possible, huh? And so we’re all on the same page, let me start by saying that I am so fortunate to have been...


Happy Birthday Jude (or thank goodness he’s no longer 2!)

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Happy Birthday Jude (or thank goodness he’s no longer 2!)

What is your favorite color? GreenWhat is your favorite toy? Cars and trucks. Decker Bus and mine taxi. What is your favorite game? ZingoWhat is your favorite song? Cocomelon!What is your favorite animal? Goat. What is your favorite book? Froggy (and the winter carnival)What do you like to snuggle with at night? Pointed to Yoto Player. "Then me. When I asked my name he said: "Pretendzie" We asked him again later to get a more reasonable answer and he answered "Monkey" which is his stuffed animal.  What is your favorite movie? CocomelonWhat is your favorite thing to eat? Nothingburger.  Ice cream - cocomelon ice cream. Where is your favorite place...


Spooky Halloween Fine Motor Activities on a Budget

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Spooky Halloween Fine Motor Activities on a Budget

I have grown to love fall! I love the cooler weather, the leaves, and most importantly the fall menu at Starbucks. But I think my favorite thing is creating activities to go along with fall and Halloween!  I find it is easier to plan and create when themes are involved and increase engagement and participation with my students! I love seeing my students happy and excited to learn and explore! In this blog, I am going to share a few of the fine motor activities I have created for Halloween! I hope you find something you want to re-create!! Comment...