

I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time! - Haley S.

I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. They have proven to me that I CAN be that mom that does cool and creative things with her kids! And those cool and creative things can actually be quite simple! What a revelation. Early Years Activity Plans User, Robyn G It's like looking for a recipe on the internet, so many options that often times it is less overwhelming to look in a book on the shelf than stress about too many options. This takes down the need to scour the internet for ideas. Early Years Activity Plans User, Melissa C. This is exactly what I have been searching for! Thanks for making something so organized and easy to use. I have found it impossible to Google ideas from a million different sites, get organized, shop for supplies, etc. It is so easy to just put up the calendar, and glance at it for inspiration when we are in a funk." - The Activity Room Member, Rachel "I absolutely love that this takes all the prep work out of engaging my children. Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!! - Melissa C. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us. There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. Get The Toddler’s Busy Book (affiliate link) too for every day activities. I’ve also put together a list of 20 activities that are great for beginners to learn their letters. “Look what you just drew! What did you make? A square or a triangle?” “An ‘H’! You traced the letter ‘H’ George!” A couple of questions and comments can go a long way. Not only does it help with his pre-writing skills (such as his fine motor skills), but it also helps him to identify the letters and shapes he’s tracing. I drew shapes or letters on the chalkboard and George used a paintbrush to trace them. Just a step above our water painting activity. George constantly asks for water activities (is this line in every post that I do? It seems like it is sometimes…), so we mixed water with learning and writing. We have a large chalkboard to use, but we could (and probably should!) do this outside on the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk and water too. George is all about writing and drawing though, so this was right up his alley. I never did do much for tracing letters with Henry.
