Fun Forts
For the final entry of my April Showers series, and the final day of April, I thought it best to take a moment to focus on a true classic: blanket forts! Personally, I love fort building. I think it’s great. Kids learn about balance, gravity, and that special know-how that only comes from making something with your own two hands. Most kids, especially the younger ones, still need help but it’s the start of a process and it’s one I have never known a kid not to be interested i
Hop to It!
Drawing inspiration from everyone’s favorite chocolate rabbit, I’ll be sharing another of my favorite indoor games this week. This one is both physically active and educational, for those who want to take that extra leap. All you need is six-sided die. Personally, I’m a big fan of the giant, foam ones, but any dice will do. (Just be careful they don’t do under the couch! Hop to It: How to Play Now that you have your die, find an open space in the house. You can use the living
