It’s no secret that the Dollar Store is every educator’s “go to” for all things cheap and practical when it comes to planning meaningful activities for their students. Today, I’m excited to share with you 4 Dollar Store Literacy Activities that you can easily put together for small groups or centers! 4 Dollar Store Literacy […]
Dollar Store Garden Party
My baby girl turned 11 last week and I am still in total disbelief. We are on the brink of having a teenager where my little girl used to be. I just can’t believe how fast time is escaping us each day. In my efforts to embrace my time with her, I decided on a […]
DIY Dollar Store Balloon Drop
There was a time when my husband and I used to go out like adults do and enjoy the typical New Year’s Eve celebration, you know, prior to having children. Now, we stay inside and make some noise with out little ones. To be honest, neither of us can say we miss the old way […]
DIY Noise Maker Shaker
I hide toys. Not like when you need to hide Christmas gifts from children…but more like I hide the noisy toys in my house when the kids aren’t looking. Some might call me the Grinch. Some might say that I’m a little sensitive to noise. It’s true. I have a low threshold for excessive noise. Please […]
Princess 1st Birthday Party
Once there was a mom who decided she wouldn’t do anything “special” for her 1-year-old daughter’s upcoming birthday. After all, she was the 4th child and it was unnecessary. Then she had a conversation with her thoughtful, talented mother-in-law who encouraged her saying, “She needs a pink princess party. I’ll help!” And so this Princess […]
Spider Web Counting Game
Counting with spiders, oh my! This Spider Web Counting Game is one of my absolute favorites. It’s the only time I’ll ever be seen going near a spider…and to be honest, these plastic ones even make my skin crawl! It’s the perfect activity for both pre-k and kindergarten to practice counting sets to 20. Find […]
DIY Letter Sounds Practice Mat
What do I love more than finding treasures at the dollar store…teaching letter sounds to early learners! Well, perhaps I love them both the same. At any rate, the dollar store has truly been my ally in raising up good readers in a fun way! Creating this DIY Letter Sounds Practice Mat was something that […]
ABC Egg Hunt FREE Printable
One of the most wonderful things about this time of year is…the dollar store! I have to tell you how much I love hunting for thrifty, diy activities to do with my kiddos from the dollar store. Today I’d like to share with you one of the ways I use those adorable plastic dollar store […]
Candy Corn and Pumpkins! Oh My!
My kids LOVE to eat candy corn! Me, on the other hand…I don’t get it. Give me chocolate any day. What I DO love about candy corn is you can do SO many fun projects and games with it AND the kids think it’s delicious! So, it’s a win, win for mommy. Here is another […]
Haunted House Count Free Printable
Haunted House and Count! It’s spooky and fun! This activity is one of my all time Halloween favorites. Read below for 4 more ways to have fun with this printable! Use this Haunted House Printable to create a simple and fun counting with stamps activity! {I left them blank so you can make them your own, […]
Ghostly Numbers Game (play 3 ways!)
Fall is my favorite time of year! I’m excited to walk you through how to DIY one of my favorite Halloween games for use at home with your kiddos or perhaps you’re looking for ideas for your next Halloween party! Spoiler: Even my “big kids” love it! Ghostly Numbers *affiliate links* Supplies needed for assembling […]
Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities for Kids
Before any of us breaks out into a solo singing, “In Summer” by that cutie patootie snowman from Frozen, I have a question for you… Does anybody else get as excited as I do for summer time? Perhaps I am reeling from a sickness that involves 2 things: my love of organizing and planning and […]
Baby Shower on a Budget
My sister-in-law and I had the honor of hosting our sister’s baby shower. You won’t believe where we did our shopping…the dollar store. I’m excited to share with you my tips and secrets on how to create a gorgeous baby shower on a budget. DECOR Here’s where our frugal shopping paid off! Yup! You guessed it, […]
Family Affirmation Tree Project and Mission Statement
This incredible “family night” craft project came to me one night while my husband and I joined other married couples at our church as we discussed effective parenting. This session touched on the various habits that effective parents incorporate into their daily lives. During our conversation, we were discussing the idea of having a collective […]
