Heather Haynes's Blog (3)

Here's a simple idea that I'm doing with Gannon and Maddie for Mother's Day. We're doing this friday (I only work weekdays) because Gannon will spill the beans if we do it early! :) I bought some cheap but cute watering cans at walmart, they come in pastel colors and are a little bigger than a cereal bowl. I'm going to have the kids decorate the cans with foam stickers, probably to spell out "Happy Mother's Day" and decorate with flowers. There are seed packets at walmart that will sprout in abo… Continue

Spring brings a lot of rainy days and kids can get pretty bored couped up inside so watch the weather forcast and next time it calls for rain take a few things with you to work. You'll need a large sheet, a flashlight (mostly just for effect), and some books, board games, or puzzles. Drap the sheet somewhere in the house that is well-lit, we don't want it to be too dark! I suggest over a few chairs, the back of a couch, or the kitchen table. Gather your flashlight and games and crawl into the te… Continue

Most kids love blowing bubbles, and here are a few ways to make bubbles a learning experience. Use scented bubbles to involve the sense of smell. I think the most common are blueberry and bubble-gum. Have the kids catch the bubbles in their hands and feel the slimy-ness...its great!! Catch a bubble on the wand and point out all the colors flowing through the bubble. Lastly, most bubbles (that I've used anyway) will remain in form if they land on the carpet. Have the kids stay really quiet and li… Continue