Monthly Archives: June 2011

Swim Teacher Thank You Gift

swim teacher thank you printable

I’m trying to take it easy this summer, so I decided to give my boys a break from swimming lessons. They have been taking swimming lessons year-round for quite some time, so we have grown to really love their teachers. As a simple token of our appreciation, I filled plastic jars with Goldfish crackers (yet…

Domino Addition

The domino visuals in this week’s free printable worksheet make math fun and help your little one understand the concept of adding. After completing the worksheet, why not play a game of real dominoes and practice counting some more?

Pool Day!

It’s been well over 100 degrees the past several days, so I’ve been having too much fun with my boys at our neighborhood pool to work on any posts! Come back tomorrow, as Bettijo has a fun worksheet for our summer Worksheet Wednesday series!

Crochet Anyone?

My best friend from high school came to visit from Utah and brought along this AMAZING blanket she made. I didn’t know that she’d taken up crocheting, but I’m super impressed! I’m so in love with her blanket — not your typical grandmother’s afghan at all, but totally modern and funky. It’s enough to make…

Kids + Splatter Paint = Fireworks!

splatter paint patriotic shirts hanging

Yes—this activity was that explosive, so it’s a good thing we were making Fourth of July t-shirts! Seriously though, this project is NOT for the faint of heart. It is definitely messy, yet the kids had a blast and their tees turned out so cute and patriotic, it was totally worth it. Here’s what we…

Patriotic Patterns

Patriotic Pattern Free Prinatble

To help with whatever Summer School efforts you have going on in your home, this pattern worksheet is part of our Worksheet Wednesdays series. With less than two weeks until Independence Day, Liam and Harrison are anxious to color our Patriotic Patterns worksheet later today. Will your kids be coloring this worksheet, too?

Recycled Pajamas

Elizabeth A., a Supermom of one, from Lilburn, GA, said: I am not crafty or particularly frugal — though I wish I was more of both — but every spring I turn my daughter’s winter pajamas into summer pajamas. We live in Georgia so the winter pjs are not a heavy material, just longer sleeves…

L Is for Liberty

L is for Liberty Book Cover

As I mentioned, Independence Day is my most favorite holiday. I love our country, our flag and the Statue of Liberty. Even my little Harrison knows and loves this beloved landmark. So, it’s no surprise that every summer we read this book over and over. L Is for Liberty, by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, tells the…

Stars + Stripes Banner

stars and stripes patriotic banner

My favorite holiday is quickly approaching! (Yay!) So when I stopped by Bettijo’s house a few days ago, I brought with me some printouts of a patriotic banner I was working on. Her little Attalie loves holiday décor, so I thought it would be fun to surprise her with a little project—Aimee style! The printables…

What Time is It?

To help you with whatever Summer School efforts might be going on at your house, this summer we’re going to be doing “Worksheet Wednesdays!” We’re going to offer a free educational worksheet to download each week. I’d forgotten just how much time I end up spending sitting on the couch nursing a newborn. From my…