String Art Pictures combines preschool fine motor skills with an appreciation for making a prized piece of artwork, with a fun twist. We tried out Let’s Craft Jungle Friends and here’s what we thought. While recommended for the age range of 3-5, the Let’s Craft Jungle Friends String Art box says 4+. I think many…
Modeling dough is a simple and creative way to help kids practice fine motor skills and increase cognitive skills. We tried out the Djeco Funny Faces Modeling Dough Kit. Here’s what we thought. Recommended for ages 3-6, the Djeco Funny Faces Modeling Dough kit is creative, silly, and fun for kids and parents to do…
Keeping little hands busy with creative activities can be simpler than you think! We tried out the Djeco Bugs Scratch Board Art Kit. Here’s what we thought. Recommended for ages 3-6, the Djeco Bugs Scratch Board art kit is compact, simple, and surprising. This was a delightful addition to our Pre-K curriculum while working on…
Kids need more than just bookwork–they need to engage with science and math in real life. Here’s what our family thought of Smart Start STEM Pre-K. When you have a high-energy young child, sitting down for school work just doesn’t work well. I’m a big advocate for creative learning and we use a combination of…
Looking for a simple game to stimulate cognitive skills like planning, problem-solving, and concentration? Here’s our family review of Chicken Shuffle Jr., a compact thinking skills game perfect for on-the-go and mess-free learning. In this homeschool adventure we are on, we love to find games and materials that are hands-on and spark creativity and build…
Nearly every morning this week I’ve been waking up at 3:45 or 4:00 AM, mind spinning and racing. Nothing is wrong, I’m simply being woken up with the feeling that I need to pray. See, the last few months, a seed has been growing in my heart. While circumstances differ between us, this is a…