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Bingo Activity Printable

Bingo Activity Printable

Sometimes we like to shake up our normal routine and do something a little more fun. Here’s one very easy way to do just that! Grab the free printable below, plug in your children’s daily tasks (plus some fun extras!) and instead of following your typical schedule, let a game of Bingo take you through the day! To Play: Print… Read More

Just for Fun!, Teaching Toddlers 0

Books + a Snack! – Food Themed Books to Read with Your Kids

Books + a Snack! – Food Themed Books to Read with Your Kids

Here’s a fun list of read-alouds that you can combine with snack time! Children that love stories will enjoy this–but so will children that love to EAT! This is a way to turn reading stories together into a cozy, memorable experience for your kiddos. And it’s so easy to do!  I will be adding more to this list as we… Read More

Alphabet & Reading, Just for Fun!, Teaching Toddlers 24

National Ice Cream Day – July 21st

National Ice Cream Day – July 21st

A few weeks ago was National Donut Day, and we celebrated by eating donuts (of course) and reading books about donuts, like, “The Hole Story of the Doughnut” and “If You Give a Dog a Donut.” It was a hit with the kids, and I have to say I enjoyed it too! Well, now we have National Ice Cream Day… Read More

Just for Fun!, Teaching Toddlers 0

Favorite Children’s Shows on Amazon Prime

Favorite Children’s Shows on Amazon Prime

Here’s the thing with screen time—we all have a different amount that we allow in our homes. Some of you may not use a screen at all, others may use kids shows only on occasion, and still others use screens to entertain on a daily basis. This post is not about the affects of screen time.  I’ll leave that up… Read More

Just for Fun!, Teaching Toddlers 3

Easter Egg Learning Ideas

Easter Egg Learning Ideas

Ahh, Easter! The time of year when lots of colorful, plastic eggs end up around the house. And of course, the kids just looooove the eggs, and can’t bear the thought of getting rid of them when the holiday is over! What’s a mom to do with all these eggs? Here are a few fun & educational ideas for how… Read More

Alphabet & Reading, Hands-on Activities, Just for Fun!, Numbers & Math, Teaching Games, Teaching Toddlers 1

Free Printable Advent Calendar for Kids

Free Printable Advent Calendar for Kids

It’s November 29th, and here’s my contribution to your holiday plans! If you’re like me, you love the idea of an Advent Calendar, but it’s hard to find the time to get one set up for your kids. Yes, you can buy advents at the store–but they’re either very pricey, or filled with candy and cheap toys. Well, how about… Read More

Just for Fun!, Our Family Adventures, Simplifying Life, Teaching Toddlers 2

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Hi! I’m Elizabeth Thacker, wife to a handsome business owner, and mom to five kiddos ages 2-9. I love all things related to teaching young minds, and creating a joy-filled home!

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