Overscheduled Kids? 10 Must-Ask Questions Before Signing Up for Fall Activities

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Overscheduled Kids? 10 Must-Ask Questions Before Signing Up for Fall Activities

When my kids were small, I was a SAHM and I did not need childcare. I wanted my kids to be exposed to valuable sports and lessons, but it was more important to me to protect their unscheduled downtime. Leaving as many afternoons open as possible was my goal. At school, they were told when to sit, where to walk, and how to learn. It’s structured down to the minute. At home, I felt that my job was to provide the balance.

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NEON SALT TRAY

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Inspired by one of my favorite accounts, @mamapapabubba, I made Sloane this simple salt tray to practice her writing. Want to know how? It took 2 seconds (well, not really, but it felt fast and easy😜)

1. I poured salt in 2 small bowls.

2. Added a squirt of neon watercolor into each and mixed it.

3. Let dry (I dried mine in a low oven because I’m impatient.) 4. Mix the colors together on a clear tray and put it on the light table 💫

It was pretty impossible to resist. All three kids were writing and designing (and fighting and elbowing for space around the tray). How will you inspire learning in your home or classroom today? .

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Want to know more about salt tray learning? Pop over to Jen’s Blog to learn more.

Happy Playing!

-Lizzie

HOMEMADE FACE AND BODY PAINT

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Do you want a simple, easy way to WOW your kids? This face painting activity is so much fun for an outdoor playdate or even a birthday party.  It is so simple to throw together with a few supermarket ingredients that you probably already have on hand.  

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We used cornstarch, lotion, and diaper cream (zinc oxide).  Mix it up until you get a thick, smooth consistency and add your food coloring! We used gel colors, but any coloring will do.

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 I loved that the white paste gave a beautiful pastel hue to the paint.  I put our body paint in small containers with q-tips for application.  Have some baby wipes nearby to wipe little hands.  Put out acrylic mirrors (ours are from IKEA)  and you are good to go for an afternoon of fun! 

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Have you tried this activity before? Do you plan to? Head over to Instagram and let me know if you have any questions or comments about this homemade body paint.

-Lizzie