July, 2015 | Fun With Kids

Must Read Summer Booklist For 8-12

30 July 2015 / Books, Elementary School Age (6-9 years old), Indoor Games, Outdoor Activities, Preteen (10-12 years old), Summer, Uncategorized, When It Rains

For me growing up, summer was the best because you had more time to read all those books that weren't in the school curriculum. More opportunities to go to the library and read in the sun. Coming up with the top books I'd recommend was really difficult because there were just so many but it […]

Very Funny International Animal Sounds For Kids

22 July 2015 / Baby (6-12 months old), Indoor Games, Outdoor Activities, Play Age (4-5 years old), Quick Tips, Toddler (1-3 years old), Uncategorized, When It Rains, World Animal Day (4th of October)

It's so funny when your baby is learning how to make animal sounds. Sometimes our house sounds like a barnyard with all the 'Moo's,' 'Woof's,' 'Baa's,' etc. But living somewhere other than the US has given me a new perspective and I realized that animal noises are represented different ways in different languages. I thought it'd […]

Disappearing Toothpick

13 July 2015 / Elementary School Age (6-9 years old), Experiments, From The Web, Indoor Games, Inspiration, Outdoor Activities, Preteen (10-12 years old), Uncategorized, Video, When It Rains

Need a little magic to brighten your kids' day? How about a little slight of hand? This trick is great for adults to show children but also then for the kids to try it themselves. It's very simple once you know what's happening behind the scenes. Tape a toothpick to the back of you thumb […]

Honest Kids Tell The Worst Things Their Mommy Says

11 July 2015 / Elementary School Age (6-9 years old), From The Web, Perfect Timing, Permanent Memories, Play Age (4-5 years old), Uncategorized, Video

We all have those moments we're not so proud of. And if you're a parent, it's pretty likely that someday it will happen in front of your youngsters. When asked what was the worst thing they every heard their mother say, these kids weren't afraid to be honest to the camera. It's a good reminder […]

Both Sweet And Sour: Babies Reaction To Lemons For The First Time

9 July 2015 / April Fools Day, Baby (6-12 months old), From The Web, Fun with Food, Perfect Timing, Permanent Memories, Photography, Toddler (1-3 years old), Uncategorized, Video, When It Rains

What would you say is the funniest fruit? I would put my vote on lemons...when given to babies. Their sweet little faces can't help but betray their true feelings. Here's a few photo reactions of first time lemon triers. We were inspired to see if these babies are for real by testing it on our own […]

Cereal Eating Machine

7 July 2015 / Elementary School Age (6-9 years old), Experiments, Father's Day, From The Web, Fun with Food, Preteen (10-12 years old), Video

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Kids need energy to concentrate at school or to jump around on the playground, so it's no wonder that parents want them to have a proper breakfast every morning. This father takes breakfast very seriousy too, but also takes into consideration the time factor. Less time […]

Presidential Expert At 5 Years Old

4 July 2015 / 4th of July, Elementary School Age (6-9 years old), From The Web, Holidays, Outdoor Activities, Play Age (4-5 years old), Summer, Video

The Fourth of July, beyond the barbecues and parades, is obviously a holiday that reminds us of where we've come from as a nation. So I was thinking, how much do I really know about the people that have helped get us where we are today? How much do you know about our presidents? This five […]

Month: July 2015