Use our Zinnia Tracking Printable as you plant easy-to-grow Zinnia seeds with a child. The sheet is designed so that both the child and a grownup or friend who lives
MoreZinnia Tracking Sheet: Free Printable
Sun Sensitive Paper Activity: Learn About Leaves
Sun sensitive paper gives you a unique way to help your child discover the wonder of plants and leaves. This fun activity will send you on a treasure hunt to
MoreGarden Tools for Children: Kid-Sized Outdoor Learning
Garden tools for children are a great addition to your family Play Library. We keep a set on hand to play with when grandkids visit.
MoreDinosaur Fight Guy House You Thought Was a Dollhouse
Way back in the 1990’s our mother gifted each of her granddaughters a Fisher Price dollhouse. This is the little girl part of her that never grew up. She’s 80
MoreReading Remotely with Distant Grandkids: Some Tools and Tricks
In an interview with Eloise Ginty, Literacy Specialist for Readeo.com, we discuss frustrations and solutions for reading aloud virtually with long-distance grandkids.
MoreThe Sensitive Grandchild: Play Helped Us Survive a Traumatic Haircut
A sensitive child can have an especially difficult time with a haircut. Here are two “toys” that have helped us overcome some of the anxiety.
MoreCookie Measuring Fun: Easy Math For Kids Who Love to Bake
Here are five fun ways to turn your kitchen into a cookie measuring paradise. You’ll have so much fun, everyone just may forget how much they are learning. When we
MoreMy Mama – Annemarie van Haeringen
A sweet and tender book about Mamas and the babies who love them. Fun extension activities are included.
MoreVirtual Storytime: 6 Simple Ways to Read Remotely with a Grandchild
6 easy methods you can use to amp up your long-distance storytime and make it more enjoyable for yourself and your grandkids.
MoreDinosaur Sand: A Great Gift Idea for 3- or 4-Year-Old
Dinosaur sand is a favorite toy of my grandchildren. Kinetic sand is a fun moldable compound that your family will love.
MoreStraw Rockets: Instructions and Free Printable
Simple straw rockets that allow you and your grandchild to practice coloring and cutting, then exploring the laws of physics together.
MoreBirdwatching Journal – Free Download
This cute little birdwatching journal will help you on your first expedition to hunt for birds. Let your child or grandchild improve their powers of observation and develop curiosity. The
More