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Five Fun Farmers’ Market Activities For Kids

Five Fun Farmers’ Market Activities For Kids

I have fond memories of going to the Farmers’ Market as a kid. Every week during the growing season my mom would take my brother and me to the market to fill our bags with fresh, delicious produce. These days I am dragging my own kids to the Farmers’ Market, hoping that my love of fresh, in-season produce will rub off on them. Overtime I’ve realized that our weekly trips are more rewarding if I… Read more »

Five Fun And Messy Art Projects For Active Kids

Five Fun And Messy Art Projects For Active Kids

Too often we think of art projects as something kids can do only while sitting quietly. Fortunately, for those of us with squirmy, active kids, that’s not true! Summer is the perfect time to get your active and creative kids outside to make some messy art projects. Here are five fun art activities to get you started. Splatter Painting. Encourage your little Jackson Pollocks to create a giant masterpiece. Spread out a large piece of… Read more »

Five Easy Sensory Activities For Kids

Five Easy Sensory Activities For Kids

Many kids will happily play in a mud puddle, squishing the ooey gooey goodness between their fingers and toes, but many kids, including my oldest son, have trouble with tactile sensitivity. Getting kids with tactile defensiveness to get their hands dirty can be a challenge, but there are many ways to encourage sensory exploration. Even kids who enjoy getting messy can benefit from sensory exploration activities. In addition, parents should join in these activities with… Read more »

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