5 Frugal Toddler Activities Using 2 Items

by mamapoole // October 28, 2013 // Comments off

The toddler years are a time of discovery, curiosity and wonder. Around every corner, every step taken, every turn made there is some magic to be touched and discovered. It’s a time for social, cognitive and emotional development. When I... Continue reading →

Halloween Sensory Tub for Toddlers

by mamapoole // October 27, 2013 // Comments off

Every morning, I set out a new activity for the children to discover. I do this so the children don’t choose the television for entertainment. I like to put this chunk of time in our morning schedule as our, Invitation... Continue reading →

Our Blue Day: A day of toddler blue activities

by mamapoole // October 25, 2013 // Comments off

Some days I have blue days. Yes, they are there. No matter how content I am with life, sometimes events bring my mood down. On this particular day, I was having a real blue day. I could not get out... Continue reading →

DIY First Board Game for Preschoolers

by mamapoole // October 24, 2013 // Comments off

Did you know that you can create educational opportunities in your home without spending a dime? It’s true. Learning opportunities are around every corner, it just takes a little creativity to find and create them. When I was a new... Continue reading →

Best Flying Pumpkin Shaker Thing

by mamapoole // October 23, 2013 // Comments off

Twas the night before Halloween and all thru the mist, creatures were stirring and making their list. Okay, so I’m not a poet (and I know it) but work with me. It’s almost Halloween and we are starting our Halloween... Continue reading →

Preschooler Science Experiment: Exploring Clouds

by mamapoole // October 22, 2013 // Comments off

While the kids and I were on a road trip one day, Mr 4 asked about the clouds in the sky. “What are they?” “Well, what do they do?” I love when a child asks questions. It means they are... Continue reading →

Signazon Business Cards

by mamapoole // October 19, 2013 // Comments off

Things that make me smile: being prepared for the day, being organized and my new business cards from Signazon! Even though I don’t own my own company, I still frequently get asked for my business card. It’s one of those... Continue reading →

Alphabet Soup Bath

by mamapoole // October 17, 2013 // Comments off

One day, I started getting tired of bath time. Yes, me…mom. I watched the bubbles fill up the tub and water get thrown, cups filled to the brim and splashed everywhere. It was always the same story. The same bath.... Continue reading →

Dinosaur Hunt: Sensory Bin

by mamapoole // October 16, 2013 // Comments off

Everyday in our preschool home school, we read a new book and discover activities around the theme of the book. Yesterday was no different. After our circle time, we read Curious George, Dinosaur Tracks. We love this little monkey. The... Continue reading →

Painting with Foam Shapes

by mamapoole // October 15, 2013 // Comments off

Miss 2 (almost three!) loves to paint. The first words out of her mouth each morning are, “Can I have a paint brush?” She is quite the artist too. You can find her covered with pen marks all over her... Continue reading →