Great Tool to Teach Kids the States

My dad found these quarter collecting boards at a yard sale. He got them in a box of stuff. I was going through it and came up with a great idea! Each of the states has a circle punch out that you take out and replace with that state's quarter. On this particular board, the name of the state in written on the punch out. I immediately saw a game/learning activity for my kids! Pop out all the state's names and then have the kids learn where the states are and put them all back in the right place! What a great learning tool!!! We will be starting this one very soon!

Practicing Spelling Words is FUN!

I have to give credit to my husband for this one. He was going over our kid's spelling words and my daughter wanted to write with a marker so my husband went in my desk and grabbed a "window" marker. Gabrielle told him that she couldn't use that on paper, so he said, "write your words on the window!" Now, she asks to practice her words all the time! Way to go hubby!!!!

Fun Fruit Snack Idea for Kids

I thought this would be a fun snack for the kids. It is also a great way for them to try a variety of fresh fruit at their own discretion. I cut up different fruits on a cutting board (I had peaches, kiwi, bananas, apples and oranges). I handed each child a skewer. I told them to help themselves and  skewer the fruit they wanted to try. Some kids ate fruit that they didn't think they liked! Gabrielle didn't think she liked kiwi, but she liked it during this snack! Sometimes, I think when kids are able to help themselves and try things at their own will, they are more willing to "accept" it.

Sweet Little Note

I opened my "Idea Notebook" this morning and found this little note inside. My daughter always uses a lot of paper around the house, but when I opened my notebook and saw this, it warmed my heart! I am going to frame it or do something special with it. I think it is important to keep some of these things because they grow up so fast and won't be leaving these kinds of notes around!