My First Chore Chart: #Preschooler

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

Let’s be honest, teaching children responsibility is not always the easiest. In my house, I always hear, “But Mom, I want to play!” And really, I can’t blame them. The first time I tried our chore chart, I used a... Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Making snow in the sun #preschoolfun

by mamapoole // October 10, 2013 // Comments off

My son, who is 4 years old, is just ecstatic that Christmas is right around the corner. He asks daily what month it is and when Santa will arrive. I tell him when it snows in short. On our weekly... Continue reading →

Apple Pie Sensory Bin

by mamapoole // October 4, 2013 // Comments off

My two year old (almost three soon) LOVES sensory bins. I mean really…what is there not to love? Placing hands in a box, exploring, discovering, lifting, spilling, filling…oh, it’s the best! Besides being an awesome tool for learning, I use... Continue reading →