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.
- U is for Uniqueness
All children should know that they are unique and to be proud of who they are. Celebrate the uniqueness of your children. Develop their own personality and character traits. They should be confident in their own uniqueness. It’s good to choose good people to be around you and let those who aren’t go. We can’t … - T is for Character Traits
Homeschooling can develop some fantastic kids but as a parent, I need to develop characteristics in my child to build an amazing adult. As a boy, he needs healthy risk: to test his limits and safe adventure. He should be trustworthy, to be responsible, should expect respect, and know how to show respect. He needs … - S is for Science Projects
Science projects are so much fun. They are one of Aiden’s favorites. We love hands-on science. Aiden got a microscope for Christmas along with a bunch of prepared slides. There’s so much you can see. Whether you’re learning about an inventor and building your own invention or sticking your fingers in something gross and gooey, … - R is for Repeating
Repeating is the key to memory. If you repeat, you will remember. Practice the times tables every day for a month and multiplication gets a lot easier. Run through a list of dates and your historic facts are in there. Practice every day and pretty soon there isn’t much you can’t do. By the way, … - 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. …
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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