Raising Little Superheroes

Sand Cake

Are you looking for a delicious, summertime dessert? The combination of cookies and cream make Sand Cake a scrumptious and sweet treat that everyone will love. This whimsical dessert is perfect for any BBQ or picnic, beach or luau themed party, or just for fun. I love no-bake, simple dessert recipes that are not only easy-to-make but tasty too. Ingredients: 1 16.6 oz. Package of Golden Oreos 1 15 oz. Box of Vanilla Wafers 1 8 oz. Bar of Cream Cheese ¼ Cup of Butter 2/3 Cup of … [Read more...]

How To Make Gluten-Free Kool-Aid Play Dough

Playing with play dough is one of my favorite activities for kids. Children can strengthen their hand muscles by rolling and forming the play dough into different shapes and develop fine motor skills by writing on it or cutting it with a pair of safety scissors. With a young toddler who likes to put everything in his mouth and a preschooler with sensory issues who doesn't like the smell of the store bought play dough, I like to make my own Kool-Aid Play Dough. Kool-Aid Play Dough is safe … [Read more...]

Handprint Dragonfly Craft

One of our favorite summertime activities is going on nature walks. My children like to look for things that they've never seen before and learn about different types of insects, birds, and plants. Ever since we made our Watercolor Butterfly craft, my children love searching for different types of butterflies. The other day, my toddler spotted a dragonfly for the first time. As soon as we got home, we created a Handprint Dragonfly Craft. I love making crafts for kids with my children's … [Read more...]

No-Mess Finger Paint Sensory Bag

Like most children, my kids love to paint. However, my preschooler doesn't like to touch things or get his hands dirty, and my toddler is at the age where he puts everything in his mouth. I'm always looking for alternative activities for kids where they can paint and create but without the mess. One day, I dropped a bottle of paint and the lid cracked open. I was afraid that it was going to leak so I put it into a plastic bag. Sure enough, the paint leaked out of the bottle and into the … [Read more...]

What Does My Child Need To Know Before Kindergarten?

What does my child need to know before Kindergarten? It is a question that a lot of parents ask themselves before sending their child off to school for the first time. As a Kindergarten teacher, I can tell you that having some prior knowledge and developmental skills will help your child feel confident and succeed in school. Even though every child develops at his or her own rate, there are many things that you can use to help prepare him or her for school. Here is a list of 45 Kindergarten … [Read more...]