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I am one of the odd ones when it comes to working in the summer. I actually really, really enjoy it. The kids come in excited and refreshed. They didn't just get done with a full day of school so they're eager to work, or "play" as we often call it. This post contains amazon affiliate links for your convenience. This means if you purchase something using my link, I may make a small commission. One of my most favorite age groups to work with are the kids that are just about to enter kindergarten. I love working on letters, numbers, shapes,...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.Summer is really the only time of year when kids can stay outside from morning to night, burning off the pent-up steam they’ve been building up since social distancing first went into place. So let your kids' outdoor time really count. This summer is going to be a hot one, and with social distancing guidelines still in place, we are all going to need a little bit of escape to mix things up. Whether it's running through a sprinkler, jumping in a...

Why is learning music important for kids? Music has a positive effect on brain development!  There are so many benefits of music on child development. Some of the benefits are listed below. Inside this post we share why learning music is important to kids! We also give you four simple music themed activities to try and a printable activity plan!  RELATED: There are so many skills for kids to learn. Read more about the 6 skills we think are most important HERE.   Benefits of Music on Child Development Music is important in the early years, as it affects children’s...

Check out this amazing staycation summer activity list for kids! I promise you’ll find several ideas that your kids will love!  It’s hard to know what to do in the summer when you have a range of ages of kids at your house, especially when you’re all home together! After twelve summers as a mom, I know that the best place to get awesome summer ideas is from the experts- my kids. My kids and I pulled together a list of many of our favorite activities we’ve done over the past several summers. We also gathered ideas from some of...

Nothing says summer like a good old fashioned water fight! Prepare for an epic battle with homemade sponge bombs. The post Sponge Bombs and Sponge Toss Water Game was featured on Fun Family Crafts.