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A few weeks ago Babbleboxx sent over a box of toys and games, the “Boredom Busters,” for Nathan to enjoy. They have all really come in handy lately as we spend more and more time at home.
The Feel Better Box from Open The Joy
Over the past few months, we had done COUNTLESS activities and art projects. We are ALWAYS looking for new ones. The Feel Better Box is the ultimate kids’ activity kit! It kept Nathan busy for HOURS! His favorite activity in the box was definitely painting. He LOVES to mix the different colors together!
The Feel Better Box was designed by child therapists to promote conversation and healing through play. Open the Joy partners with the Spread the Joy Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 (www.spreadthejoy.org) to distribute joy boxes to hospitalized children across America.
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I don’t know about you, but my kiddos are OBSESSED with Disney movies. Disney+ is on ALL DAY LONG (not really, but sometimes it feels like it is). When Nathan is not watching a Disney movie, he is listening to Disney Music. You can access the Disney Hits playlist from Disney Music on ALL streaming platforms! We are LOVING our new Amazon Echo that gives us easy access to Disney Hits. Nathan just says “Alexa, play Disney Hits!” and she starts to play!
Nathan knows so many Disney songs by heart, it is a little crazy. His current favorites are “Let it Go” from Frozen, and “You’re Welcome” from Moana. Download the playlist HERE! You can also download free Disney activity sheets HERE for your kiddos to color.
Nathan has been asking A LOT of questions about the moon and stars lately, so this book could not have arrived at a better time. It is the PERFECT astronomy book for kids! Nathan loves to hang out on the couch and flip through the pages all by himself. He also really enjoyed the glow in the dark stickers that came with the book. He has been trying to convince me to let him put them on the back of his door…we will see.
SmartGames: Smart Farmer and Jump In’
Both of these games were BIG hits with Nathan. He loved rearranging the animals in Smart Farmer and moving the bunnies and foxes in Jump In’. I love how both games really focus on encouraging planning and problem solving. Educational games are always a win in my book!
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Magic Sketch™ from Boogie Board
The Magic Sketch™ is probably my personal favorite from the box. It is the ultimate electronic art kit. NO MESS REQUIRED! Nathan can write, color, and trace in ALL the colors of the rainbow, and then just hit the erase button when it’s time to create something new. No markers, no mess!
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Children are experiencing a WIDE range of emotions right now. Using art and color can help them explore, identify, and label their feelings. Nathan and I participated in their Feeling Through Colors project outside with some chalk and tape. We decided to make a fun shape with as many different colors as we could! We had an amazing time outside, and we learned a lot about different colors and emotions, too.
Check out more digital and online resources from Action for Healthy Kids on their website to battle boredom, support virtual learning, and keep your kiddos physically and emotionally healthy at home!
VTech KidiGo™ Walkie Talkies and LeapFrog® LeapStart® 3D Learning System from VTech®
During this unprecedented time, VTech and LeapFrog are helping parents, teachers, and kids “Learn Through This” with their new campaign, offering resources at learnthroughthis.com for learning at home that keep kids busy and make learning at home fun.
Nathan has been loving these KidiGo™ Walkie Talkies. He loves to leave one of them with me and then run to his room so we can have secret conversations via walkie talkie. He treats his walkie talkie like his personal cell phone. It is just so freaking adorable. The walkie talkies run on a secure connection so mama feels comfortable allowing Nathan to chat up a storm on them! They are available at Target and Walmart.
The LeapFrog® LeapStart® 3D Learning System from VTech® has also been a big hit with Nathan. LeapStart 3D gets kids excited about learning by combining real books with touch-and-talk games and 3D-like animations that magically bring activities to life. These combo book packs are GREAT, and they have so many fun options available! Nathan really loves the one with all of the Disney Cars characters!
The LeapStart® 3D Learning System is available now at Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
