ABSORBING!!! Science experiment washcloths; decorating paper bags with stickers to be special and recycle/reuse. My grandkids loved these activities/accomplishments. Fun learning! Washcloths – $ store – watch material absorb water to expand the cloth. Hands on! Best way to learn with BOO aka Grandma Boom! Kids’ brains – just like
Read MoreIndoor picnic! Grayson and Claire asked me yesterday if they could make a tent behind the couch and eat a picnic lunch there. Of course, Grandma Boom is all up for fun ideas. Stretches me to think of more options for indoor picnics! Fun concept. Kids have the darnedest great
Read MoreImagine being this little girl. LITTLE GIRL. And having this kind of courage. She changed the course of history. Thank you, Ruby Bridges. Thank you, protective adults, including her mom, brave teacher, and service men. Today is Ruby Bridges Day, to commemorate a brave little girl’s entry into an all-white
Read More“Grayson, please use a softer indoor voice. That was too loud for my ears.” “Grandma, that wasn’t me. It was my horse!!” “Grayson, you are in charge of your horse!” “Grandma, you don’t understand. My horse won’t listen to me.” “EEEEHHHHHHEEEEEEEEE” went the horse. “Grayson, please tell your horse that
Read MoreMy grandchildren were soooo excited to make their parents happy for Valentine’s Day. I cut out a huge red heart and provided lots of heart stickers and colors. Supplying items for artwork such as Valentine’s Day is so important for children. They are encouraged to express creativity which empowers them.
Read More“HELP, BOO! HELP, BOO!” Stuck. Claire tried a new experience on some gym equipment for kids and froze when she couldn’t get down. She started yelling for me. Her body was so stiff when I helped her to get off safely. I encouraged her for knowing she needed help to
Read MoreStuffed critters are true friends to young children. Acknowledging the stuffies gives children a sense of community and acceptance of their unseen and stuffies are a part of the family. This identification is significant to young ones because many things can be expressed through or with their special friends that
Read MoreFREE eBOOK…Please join me in launching my book, (link below) “SUPERKID SAVES THE DAY.” ENJOY A FREE KINDLE DOWNLOAD from 9 a.m. Sunday to Monday, 11 p.m. Your kindness in writing a review on Amazon if you receive a free kindle version is appreciated. It will help this book to
Read MoreAlligators were after our treasure. As pirates we had to protect our goods. Grayson assigned me the sword and he worked the magic wand. Amazing how many times those alligators kept coming back and attacking. Wore me out! Haha In addition to being ‘present’ with my 5 yr. old grandson,
Read More“Why do you live alone, Boo?” Grandson, Grayson was in the back seat while I was driving. We all know it’s best to keep things simple with children while being honest. “Because there isn’t anybody to live with, Grayson.” Silent moment, then his caring voice with deep eyes looking reflective
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