Part 1 – The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities

by mamapoole // August 27, 2012 // Comments off

One way to get children involved in a craft or activity is by elaborating on something they just learned. I read the book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle to my kids and I found out they love butterflies.... Continue reading →

Red Light, Green Light, GO, GO, GO!

by mamapoole // August 25, 2012 // Comments off

I don’t know about you, but my children always seem to be on the go! Run, Run, Run! All throughout the house, over and over and over. I yell, “Stop running!” but they don’t seem to listen or care. The... Continue reading →

Sensory Tubs for Toddlers

by mamapoole // August 23, 2012 // Comments off

I can’t believe I over looked the activity of a sensory tub! (slapping my forehead believe me!) I even took an Early Childhood Development class in college last year. (Slap! Slap! Slap!) Sensory tubs are amazingly fun. Children learn so much and they are... Continue reading →

Ideas for Rainy Days

by mamapoole // August 16, 2012 // Comments off

This weeks video (Ask Mama) is on activities to do with your children while they are stuck inside. I didn’t realize how bad I need ideas! I wanted to share with you some things that we do …. please let... Continue reading →

Fort McHome

by mamapoole // July 18, 2012 // Comments off

Although not impressive, or even hardly to say the least – a fun idea to do in your home is to create a fort! Although mine works for my kids, I’ve seen some pretty impressive ones! My mom used... Continue reading →