Author: Erin

Apple vs. Ball STEM Experiment with Toddlers

Apple vs. Ball STEM Experiment with Toddlers

I should state this first. In the 15 or so years I have spent educating young children, this is the messiest project I have ever undertaken. That’s second only to our muddy play date – which was also a messy and awesome good time. In 

Neighborhood Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Neighborhood Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Once again we are new to the neighborhood. Moving isn’t new to my kids, but that doesn’t really make it any easier. Everything seems new. Everything seems different. affiliate links may be included below. My kids keep turning into the wrong driveway on the way 

15 Fun Learning Activities for the Beach

15 Fun Learning Activities for the Beach

It is impossible to not smile while I watch my kids scamper in the waves. The sun warms my shoulders as I sit back in the sand. They run towards the waves and then away when a big one comes crashing into the shore. They 

Soccer 101: How to Teach the Basics of Soccer to Young Kids

Soccer 101: How to Teach the Basics of Soccer to Young Kids

Crisp white chalk lining green, the smell of freshly cut grass and the sound of cleats thunking a leather ball…aside from my beach the soccer field is probably my happiest place and I am hoping to pass that love along to my kids. affiliate links 

Family Camping in Tallulah Gorge State Park

Family Camping in Tallulah Gorge State Park

We like camping. Although it is a completely different experience with kids, family camping is fun. Some dear friends invited us to go camping at Tallulah Gorge State Park in Georgia. Camping? Beautiful Georgia? Hikes to Waterfalls? Friends? We’re in. affiliate links are included. thank you 

Weekend in Newport RI with Kids

Weekend in Newport RI with Kids

Newport, Rhode Island is a great getaway for families on the East Coast. Last summer we spent a long weekend enjoying the ocean and small town delights and we can’t wait to go back. We are huge beach fans so that’s where we spent a lot 

Pond Walk Field Trip

Pond Walk Field Trip

Some of our very best mornings have started with a walk to the pond. When we lived in Mississippi there was a pond in our neighborhood and it was a frequent destination for a field trip during the week. These walks took many forms. We would 

5 Zero Prep Preschool Number Activities

5 Zero Prep Preschool Number Activities

My preschoolers loved counting. Any excuse was a good one. Help me count out spoons for everyone? Yes! We can only check out 20 library books. Can you help me check how many we have? Yes! Want to go for a counting walk adventure? YES! 

A Visit to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts

A Visit to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts

“The very hungry caterpillar!” The sun is pouring through the wall of floor to ceiling windows. My twins are racing ahead of me down the corridor to the huge green caterpillar ahead. It is 10 am. We burst through the door the moment The Eric 

A Spring Day on Fire Island with Kids

A Spring Day on Fire Island with Kids

Want to forget for a day that you are in New York City there is not much that is more opposite the bustle of the Big Apple then the isolation of Fire Island in the off season. This is one of the more unique places