WellieWishers Easy Chapter Books & Dolls from American Girl
American Girl recently launched WellieWishers, early chapter books and a line of adorable 14 1/2-inch dolls (retail $60) all featuring wellies (rain boots.) My kids and I think the wellie boots are...
View ArticleAuditory and Visual Processing Activities with LEGOs
Today I want to share several fun LEGO activities for auditory and visual processing skills, two important brain functions that contribute to our reading and writing abilities. One important part of...
View ArticleHow to Make Cute Clay Creatures
Modeling Clay with 3 Basic Shapes by Bernadette Cuxart shares step-by-step directions and photographs for kids to create cute clay animals. (Or cute eraser creatures as we did.) Using three basic...
View ArticleAwesome Activity Books: Crafts, Magic, Drawing, and More
Using my kids as test subjects, I’ve concluded that activity books like these below (about different topics including crafts, magic, drawing, gardening, sewing, the American presidents, LEGO, and...
View ArticleMagical New Problem Solving Game: Top That!
Top That! is an exciting new, magical game from Blue Orange Games for 2 – 4 magician wannabes who will get a set of cool magician props for game play. We think this magical game is best suited for 5 –...
View ArticleLearn How to Make Origami Fashion
Artistic and crafty kids (and adults) can make origami art beyond animals and flowers with the incredible new book, Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion by Sok Song. You’ll learn how to make tops,...
View ArticleSuper Fun One Player Game: Balance Beans
The Balance Beans game from ThinkFun helps kids see both the physics and algebra behind balancing a seesaw. And, everyone in our house LOVES this super fun, one player game for ages 5 and up. My...
View ArticleOsmo Pizza Co for Budding Entrepreneurs
Osmo is launching a cool new game for budding entrepreneurs called Pizza Co. so kids (ages 5 – 12) can learn financial and entrepreneurial skills through engaging play. Osmo Pizza Co for Budding...
View ArticleImpressive New Tech Toy for 2016: Code-a-Pillar
Code-a-Pillar Think & Learn is an impressive new (2016) STEM learning toy for preschoolers. In fact, after reviewing it, Code-a-Pillar now tops of my list for educational holiday gifts for...
View ArticleKids’ STEM Holiday Gift Guide 2016
Since you want to encourage your kids in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), my first holiday gift guide is new and awesome STEM (and STEAM) gifts for 2016! (I’m including building with...
View ArticleMyFamilyBuilders Diverse Character Building Blocks
MyFamilyBuilders™ Toy Set is a set of gorgeous magnetic building blocks of diverse people for ages 1+. And I LOVE this block set!! I love it because it’s GREAT for representing the real world...
View ArticleHands-On Dr. Eureka!
Dr. Eureka! will get your hands moving and your brain thinking. Solve the scientific formula on the challenge card by moving the colored balls around in the test tubes. It’s exciting and entertaining....
View ArticleGames & Puzzles Holiday Gifts for Kids 2016
Giving games and puzzles as gifts a time honored tradition in our family. Each year I look for new games that my kids and your kids will love to play — usually with an educational or learning angle....
View ArticleLoud, Hilarious, Fun: Happy Salmon Game
We found the BEST game — it’s called Happy Salmon. It’s loud, it’s silly, and it’s tons of fun!! Not to mention, that kids over six up to adult will LOVE this game! We love this so much it’s in my...
View ArticlePretend Play Gifts for Kids 2016
Spark your kids’ imagination with gifts for pretend play. This holiday gift guide will share with you the hottest gifts for your children from ages 1 up to 10. Pretend Play Gifts for Kids 2016 Little...
View Article30 Stocking Stuffers Kids Will Love
Find the best stocking stuffers your kids will love! See what you think about these fun small gifts and toy ideas. And, if you want more ideas, check out last year’s stocking stuffer list here. 30...
View ArticleCreative Art and Craft Gifts for Kids
If you’re looking to find an art and craft gift for your child, look no further. This up to date list of ideas for 2016 should help! Creative Art and Craft Gifts for Kids Color a Doghouse Kit ages 4+...
View ArticleNew Green Toys Fire Station Playset and Farm Playset
Guess what? Your favorite open-ended, eco-friendly toy company, Green Toys, now has two new and totally impressive Playsets! Both the Fire Station and Farm are brand new kid-approved Playsets that come...
View ArticleAwesome Stacking Game for Preschoolers: Cheese Stack
Preschoolers LOVE stacking which makes Cheese Stack the perfect game for this age group! Plus cute mice and cheese wooden blocks? What’s not to love?! Awesome Stacking Game for Preschoolers: Cheese...
View ArticleGrow Your Own Fairy Garden
Fairy Gardens are so popular right now and for good reason — they’re beautiful, teach kids about plants, and are fun for pretend play. My Fairy Garden Magical Cottage Playset gives you everything you...
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