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Hop over to Brassy Apple today to read a few of my summer boredom busters and also browse through other ideas (during the month of May) as she hosts SOS – Ideas to Keep Your Summer Fun!

A long time ago someone advised me to write down the funny little things that my kids say because it would be fun to look back on. I’m SO glad I took that advice and started a “Things They Say” Journal. I keep this notebook in my kitchen drawer and informally jot things down that are said, …

I’m so excited to share a few of my favorite summer boredom busters! One of my favorite summer activities is to make and explore with Ice Treasures. Simply fill a large Tupperware container with water and small trinkets. Freeze and then pop the block of ice out of the container. Give your child different tools …

                 Each of the entries in the Tissue Box Challenge  was truly wonderful. I am so glad that JDaniel4’s Mom and I didn’t have to make the choice. We left the judging up to the amazing Maggie of Red Ted Art. She wrote this in a note to us today:  My is it HARD to choose…. But …

I’m not a gardener of any sort! However, B has taken an interest in learning about and taking care of plants. So we bought a few plants (below) that I’ve been assured I can’t mess up. At the register we found and bought this cute grass frog. Grow and cut his hair. We love it! …

I love this simple way of experimenting with colors from Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning! You need markers, paper towel, and a jar of water! Head over and read how to have fun mixing colors.

<a border=”0″ href=”http://activitymom.blogspot.com/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab13/jacquiblogger/TissueBoxChallenge150.png”></a> Do you have tissue boxes sitting in cabinets waiting to be reused and recycled? JDaniel4’s Mom and I have wonderful opportunity of for you to celebrate Earth Day, create something with your children using tissue boxes and win a prize. We are calling it the Tissue Box Challenge. How does it work? …

If you’ve ever come across an activity on my blog that you’ve liked, then you will LOVE Montessori at Home by John Bowman. There are over 200 activities featured in this book that are perfect for making learning fun at home. I really liked how easy it was to maneuver through the book and flag activities …

Spelling with Toys is a great way for beginning readers and spellers to make words. Spelling with toys is also great for creative thank you notes!     We used some of B’s toys to take this picture and make it into birthday thank you notes. I got the idea from Family Fun Magazine.  Not only did …

Make a Counting Book with Playing Cards       Turn a deck of cards into a counting activity by placing stickers over the symbols. After the stickers are on the card, count them and point to the number as you say it. Punch a hole in the cards and make them into a counting book. …

All you need for DIY lick and stick stickers is jello, clipart, and boiling water! Visit I can teach my child for the step by step directions. Wouldn’t this be a neat idea for a themed children’s party or a fun way to end a thematic unit?

Safe Tape for your Toddler This pre-cut Scotch tape is my new favorite supply for B! He always wants a piece of tape and isn’t able to use the regular tape dispenser without cutting his finger so I splurged and bought it for him. He loves it! So far he has created an art exhibit and taped …