The holidays have officially begun, and that means it’s time to start passing around the snack plate. So if you have a party for your preschooler coming up, here are some fun and creative ways to celebrate with festive food and snacks. No. 1 – Snowman Juice Boxes If you’re looking for something simple, fun, and creative […]
Preparing your Windows for Colder Weather
Your windows are a major source of heat loss during the winter months. Worn weatherstripping, broken glass, and old seals all contribute to unwanted air flow through and around your windows. Not only will these problems make your home feel drafty, it will also cause your heating costs to escalate. Before the cold weather sets […]
Teaching your Child about Nature through fun fall Activities
When summer comes to an end and it begins to get cool outside, it doesn’t mean that it is time to start staying indoors. As long as you and your children dress warm, there are plenty of fun and educational things that you can do outdoors. If you want to teach your child about nature and have […]
Montessori Kindergarten: What you can Expect your Child will Learn
As kids approach their fifth or sixth birthday, they transition into a new academic phase. For most, this phase is either Montessori kindergarten or a more traditional pre-K program. Because the Montessori philosophy revolves around meeting individual children’s needs, it’s a fantastic choice for kindergarteners, who deserve to be fully prepared for the years ahead. However, you […]
Importance of Using a Professional when Replacing Glass
We often take our windows and glass doors in our houses for granted – until they break, that is. It’s hard to know where to start when you need to replace the glass in your house, and it can be tempting to think that you’ll be able to replace your glass yourself. Before you find […]
Using Textured Glass in your Home
Textured glass is available in many different colors, and may be transparent or opaque. Because of the variety of textures available, it can be used in many ways throughout the home, for a multitude of purposes, including: Decoration Privacy Light Diffusion Surface Covering Door Glass Use textured glass in doors to protect your privacy without […]
Indoor Games to Play with your Preschooler on a Rainy Day
.Being stuck indoors on a rainy day does not need to be boring. Use rainy days as a way to spend quality time with your preschooler. Interacting with your child with age appropriate games is both a learning opportunity and a fun time. Bottle Bowling Bottle Bowling is a fun, indoor game. Clear an […]
Glass Options for your Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling rooms in your home can increase your home’s value. Your kitchen is the focal point of your home and the one room you spend the most time. This room is often where your guests end up hanging out when invited to your home. Bathroom remodeling is one of the rooms on top of the […]
Sensory Focused Painting Activities
Children learn by engaging in a variety of activities. Encouraging sensory activities allows your child to explore through touch, smell, sight and sound. In addition, introducing sensory focused painting activities into your child’s routine encourages creativity, large motor skills, and enhances eye/hand coordination. As the activity unfolds, your child will learn social and vocabulary skills […]
How to Make a Butterfly Habitat
Hatching butterflies is a wonderful science project that teaches kids about life cycles, as well as other skills such as research and responsibility. If you are interested in trying this with your child, here are a few tips to help you pull it off smoothly. Planning for Your Butterflies Researching and planning is a […]