Measure a Scarecrow Collage

Are you looking for a fun activity to teach your child about measuring things? Getting hands on with an arts and crafts project is a great way to engage kids in new learning concepts. Have fun learning with our Scarecrow Collage. This week on the 2nd Grade Blog Hop, we are sharing ideas for scarecrow … Read more

Awesome Owl Leaf Collage

Autumn Owl Leaf Collage

Are your kids reluctant to get outdoors now it’s turning chilly? Engage them on a nature walk with the task of collecting leaves to make this awesome Owl Leaf Collage. I decided to give Liam a break from a learning activity for this 2nd Grade Blogging Team project. Our theme for the week is leaves, … Read more

Learn with Play: 150+ Activities for Year Round Fun & Learning

We are very excited to announce the launch of our first co-authored kids activities book – Learn with Play: 150+ Activities for Year Round Fun & Learning I have joined forces with 90+ of my blogging buddies over at the Kid Blogger Network, to bring you a huge resource of activity ideas for kids of … Read more

National Flower of Ireland: The Origins of the Shamrock

 On seeing a Shamrock you almost always think of Ireland, so famous now is the association between the two. But what actually is a Shamrock and how did it become the National Flower of Ireland? The National Flower of Ireland: The Shamrock The names derives from the Irish word seamróg which means “Little Clover”. There … Read more

An invitation to decorate…Easter Cards with Kids

An invitation to decorate Easter cards Do you like to make your own Easter cards? Living overseas from my own family means that the making of and sending of home-made cards for all holidays and family celebrations is very important to us. It’s a great way to keep in touch on a regular basis, the … Read more