Do you have a child who is interested in learning to code or would enjoy creating their own games? Or do you want to find a great coding resource to use in your classroom? There are so many fantastic resources out there, it’s almost overwhelming! It can be tough to navigate the options and pick ...
An Honest Review of the Ozobot Coding Robot
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. My boys got an Ozobot Evo coding robot about four months ago after my husband saw them demonstrated at a teacher’s conference. From the start, it seemed like a neat idea, but with all the coding robots out there, I ...
Robot Notebook Journal
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Some kids love to write and fill page after page of thoughts and ideas. Other kids groan at the idea of writing a single sentence. But no matter which type of child or student you have, it’s more fun for everyone to write ...
Which KiwiCo Crate Should I Get for My Child?
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. You might be interested in getting a craft crate for your kiddo, but you’re having a hard time deciding which crate to get. My kids have tried nearly every KiwiCo craft crate line, and I've put together a run down on ...
An Honest Review of KiwiCo Craft Crates
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. I’m sure you’ve heard of Kiwi Crates or have seen pictures of them online. And you might wonder: Are they really worth it? Why not just buy cheap craft supplies and look up ideas on Pinterest myself? While I’ll be ...
Is the Osmo Worth It? An Honest Review
I first heard about the Osmo a few years ago. It's an extension for the ipad that includes interactive apps and games. It seemed like a cool concept, but I wasn’t sure how it would hold up practically. Was it actually a tool that encourages learning and logical thinking, or was it just a gimmicky ...
Creative Summer Boredom Busters for Kids
Summer is upon us! And while many parents rejoice in the busy school year being over, it's soon followed by the cries of, "What do I do with my kids all day?!" and "If they tell me they are bored one more time, I'm going to go crazy." I've got some fun ideas for summer in the post for ...
Simple Non-Toy Gifts for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Non-toy gift posts seem to be popping up everywhere. It's fun to get creative with gifts and gift things that aren't just going to add to the toy clutter at home. I have some fun and simple gifts you can get for kids (and ...
Encouraging Creativity in Kids
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Here are some fun ways you can encourage creativity in your kiddo: Have craft supplies available My boys almost always have craft supplies available. This doesn’t mean they get free reign of any and all ...
Printable DIY Comic Book Pack and Drawing Resources
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. I read very few comics growing up. My brother and I had a few Star Wars comics, but that was about it. Then Tim introduced me to the world of comics and webcomics when we were dating. Many times we would go out to visit ...
Resources for learning about the life cycle of a caterpillar
We found a tree in our yard covered with these little caterpillars after a winter storm a couple weeks ago. We carefully put one in a jar with some leaves. Malcolm calls him the caterpillar with "crazy hair" because of all his spikes. Tim did some research, and thinks ...
Printable Doodle Book
I love when I find things that not only keep the boys busy but also encourage creativity. I made these great little doodle books for them. It's so much fun to see what they come up with when they start with just a simple shape on a piece of paper. This is a great activity to keep for waiting ...
