What activities help develop fine motor skills in kids?
Placing letters on a letter board. I discovered this one by accident, but I love how it keeps my 4-year-old sitting quietly for long stretches of time while he tries to get the plastic letters to stay in my felt letter board.
Thread penne pasta through a straw.
What Are Some Good Brain Teasers & Riddles for Kids?
If there are six apples and you take away four, how many apples do you have? Four.
The more you take away from me, the bigger I get. What am I? A hole.
Exciting First Day of School Traditions?
My husband and I will usually take the day off work (when we can) so we can be there for drop off and pick up on the first day, which makes it feel extra special for all of us.
First day of school photos on our front steps, and couple more in front of the school too.
What is a good activity for kids who don't like team sports?
My 6 year old loves his running program and I see a fair number of kids who don't love team sports there. They do individual activities, like quick sprints and longer jogs, and the coaches have them work together and build team spirit in other ways.
Track, swimming, gymnastics are all good individual sports for kids.
142 Funny Jokes for Kids...Got One to Add?
What did the shark say when it ate the clown fish? Tastes funny.
Why does a duck have feathers? To cover his butt quack
What are your favorite inspirational quotes for kids?
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. ~Wayne Gretzky
Disney Movie Quotes To Live By IRL
"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?" – Pirates of the Caribbean
"When one can see no future, all one can do is the next right thing." – Frozen 2
