Our next letter unit we’re focusing on is the letter L. There are so many great L words that we could use as the theme for this unit, but I thought L is for love would be a great preschool theme because preschoolers are full of love. These first three activities focus on recognizing the letter L, listening for /l/ …
One Great Addiction: Geocaching!
Moms, I know you have heard all about how we need to encourage our children to get out there and move. Be active, stay healthy! The US Centers for Disease Control recommend an hour of activity a day for children and adolescents. Now, personally, I don’t like to just “workout”. I like to be doing “something”. Hiking, gardening, racing, playing …
Science in Action: L is for Light – Exploring Light using Sparklers
The patriotic celebrations came – and were fun – and went before I had a chance to help my children use some sparkler fireworks I’d bought. Rather than letting the sparklers wait for another year, we used them to explore light in our Science in Action: L is for Light unit. My children had a lot of fun dancing around …
The ABCs of Camping with Children
We just finished our vacation this summer on a wonderful campout with some great friends of ours. Both families love camping, the outdoors, and hiking. We also enjoy each other’s company – a lot. So, camping with these friends of ours is always an adventure, ever pleasant, and great fun for everyone involved. These friends of ours also have a lot …
The St. George Children’s Museum
We’ve been spending some time as a family near Southern Utah and Southern Nevada during this and last summer. And, as we’ve traveled we have come across some great places to go as a family. We’ve visited the Bellagio, the Linq High Roller, the Coke Store, M & M World, and Cathedral Gorge State Park. We’ve also added the St. George …
Camping at Cathedral Gorge State Park
We recently spent a weekend camping at a fantastic state park, Cathedral Gorge State Park. While there, we found ourselves galloping around slot canyons, formed by run-off through soft bentonite clay after Lake Bonneville drained a few thousand years ago. The canyons and park are great fun – that’s why I recommend camping at Cathedral Gorge State Park. These canyons …
The Insider’s Guide to the Family-Friendly Attractions of Las Vegas: The Linq High Roller Observation Wheel.
Our next activity on our crusade to enjoy the Las Vegas Strip was the Linq High Roller Observation Wheel. The Linq is a newer attraction to Las Vegas. The Linq is a huge observation wheel – larger than the London Eye – lets visitors see amazing panoramic views of Las Vegas Valley. It is part of the Linq Resort on …
Camping
We like to go camping. By that, I mean we like to take our kids camping and we like camping with friends. There’s something about sitting around the fire – chatting, roasting marshmallows for s’mores, listening to the night sounds, seeing the sun and moon rise. There’s something about having no technology to intrude on family time. Nature recharges our …
The Insider’s Guide to the Family-Friendly Attractions of Las Vegas: The Bellagio Resort
Las Vegas is always hot in the summer. It doesn’t matter what time of day, it is hot. So, the next place we checked out on the Strip was a nice air-conditioned garden. Yes, a beautiful, indoor garden with fountains and topiaries. It was tranquil and cool and a good place to hide from the Vegas heat. The Bellagio Resort …
M is for Monster — M Themed Preschool Unit Part 1
Our unit, M is for Monster, includes: fine motor skills practice, letter recognition, letter formation, and a set of books, all themed around monsters. Each activity is designed to take less than 30 minutes – perfect for summer school. This is part 1 of my M themed preschool unit and includes a fine motor skills activity and a uppercase/lowercase letter …
