My active kid keeps me busy! I bet your little active adventurous kid does too. Need an idea for your active kids? Looking for homeschooling ideas? Here are a few. Ideas for active kids are in the categories below. Click on the links or on the pictures.
Hi, I’m Jen founder of Tadpoles and Mud Puddles. That little dude with me is Aiden. He’s got boundless energy and is intensely curious.
If you’ve got a little energizer bunny too keep reading. We’re here to survive and thrive with active kids. Come play, laugh, and learn with us.
- Q is for Quiet Time
Quiet is a skill. I know I need to cultivate it in my son. Either his legs are moving or his mouth is running a mile a minute. His goal is to be the loudest all the time. He’s never realized that quiet is a good thing. Knowing what benefits come with quiet play or … - P is for Pretend Play
Play is learning. Pretend play gets a bad rap with us parents. Doing what you ask when you ask is often not without play. Play is soothing, it helps work out tough subjects, and it can be used in role-play in real life. Turn a chore into a game and it will get done, fast. … - O is for Open-ended Days
Open-ended days offer time for spontaneity. Is it a bad day for focus? Let’s take a trip to the park—or museum or pool. Want to get some of the wiggles out? Hit that hike you’ve been thinking about – go berry or apple picking. The point is to get outside of the regular school day. … - N is for Nature Walk
Getting outside should be an everyday thing. Go out for a nature walk and explore. Know the basics of edible plants that are local to your area. Learn about the insects and animals you might run into. Learn about the bees, rocks, and water on your path. Explore. Enjoy the outside. By the way, this … - M is for Magnets
Magnets are a fun and cheap science tool every homeschooling family should have. You can get magnets for free or cheap. And you can do all kinds of projects with them. Create a train. See what sticks and doesn’t stick. Play with them. Learn about the scientific concept and play. By the way, this post … - L is for Legos
Legos are by far my favorite of my son’s toys. The things you can build are endless. You can letter on them and make words, make flags for geography, and build bridges, cars, and boats for science experiments. Legos can be used in almost every subject. And they’re just plain fun to play with. By …
Active Kids:
When you need something to do either inside, outside, or something to get the energy out check out our activities tab. You may want to pack some snacks.
If you need a kid-friendly or mommy-sane recipe, exercise ideas or a little encouragement from a fellow mom check out the healthy living articles here.
From a homeschooler who is homeschooling check out some preschool ideas, STEM projects for young kids, and free printables in the homeschooling section.
A millennia mom’s perspective from a house with three generations, multiple cultures, and issues with limited mobility in a grandparent and overactive toddler. Family time is a little complicated.
Traveling as a couple has its challenges but there’s nothing quite like being stuck in a car for 12 hours with a crabby kid. Check out travel for ideas with your little one: places to go and free lists to help make packing a little easier.
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