While my family back east is enjoying the snow falling down and snow play time…we are making games with winter themes as the Arizona sun continues to shine! At some point this winter, we will load up in our van and head a couple hours north to try to grab some of that magical, white snow, […]
Family Lenten Journey Board
We are a family that thrives on lists, calendars and visual representations of our duties. What better way to also stay on track with our faith and focus during Lent than an interactive chart? My kids have definitely inherited my love (obsession) for lists, charts and calendars. They were ALL IN when I mentioned creating […]
Egg Number Hunt DIY Poster Board Game
As Easter nears, it is so fun to bring out some seasonal items for learning, like plastic Easter eggs! There are so many possibilities for fun learning, including making these engaging DIY number sense games! Poster board games are my favorite center and small group activities for SOOO many reasons. They’re cheap! I buy all […]
Pumpkin ABC Match
Also…don’t forget to scroll to the bottom to see how we use a dollar store Halloween candy bag to make this activity even more FUN! *affiliate links* Supplies: White poster board markers ABC manipulatives ABC cards Drawstring bag Assemble: Draw a large pumpkin on your poster board (don’t think about it too much, your kids […]
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 […]
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 […]