An advice from a homeschooling mom.
Wether you have to deal with the snazzy, cruel winters of the northern parallels, or an exhausting, mental draining lock downs of a never-ending pandemic, there are many amazing ways to turn gloomy days into fun filled experiences. And lets not forget to mention, educational too.
As a homeschooling mom, who does not allow screen time except on Saturdays, I have been on the lookout for the latest and greatest, when it comes to educating and entertaining your little ones, pretty much since day one. I understand, more than anyone, the importance of “mommy time” as well as allowing your children to develop their imagination and creativity through independent play. Luckily for us, these two ideas do go hand in hand.
Here is a list of a few books that I have tried and loved, and now I want to share with you. Some of them I found to be great for entertaining your kiddo without you, so you can enjoy a few minutes of mommy time; others are great for strengthening your bond and making memories through various projects.
(disclosure: I receive a small commission if you purchase something from the links bellow. It is important to note that none of the books I have written about are listed as a result of this commission. As an educator, I believe in the integrity of sharing products and services that I have tried and appreciated and thus worthy of tooting about)
- Look I am an Engineer
This book has given me many precious hours of fun, creative, and educational play. From building a forest fairy den > to insect homes > to bridges I guarantee that your little one will have a fun time. Not to mention the wonderful education value as well as creativity boost that comes with every single project. The book has been such a success with my 3.5 year old daughter that I use it as reward for completing her school work.
I believe it will be great for children 3 – 10 y/o possibly even older. Obviously the younger the child the more involved you will have to be in making the projects but I promise you, it is worth it.
Look I am An Engineer US
- Look I am a Scientist
I bought this book shortly after we completed the first project from the Engineer version and I* LOVE* IT! You get to make slime > play dough > save animals from a frozen iceberg and so much more. Much like the previous book, this is great for children 3-10 years old and up.
Look I am A Scientist US
- Look I am a Mathematician
After the success I had with the last two books, I took a deep dive into online reviews and reached out to a few mommy groups requesting information on the other two books of the series that we did not yet own. I was happy with the answers and reviews I read on amazon and decided to order them. I am waiting on their arival as I write this and will post updates and pictures as we get to explore the projects.
Look I am a Mathematician US
- Look I am a Cook
Look I am a Cook US - Paper Craft: Crazy Critters
Just found this book in one of our local book stores (shout out to #supportlocalbusinesses) and my daughter went crazy. We spent an hour and a half building little critters and finding them a place to live in her room. She is already asking to do more. Now I am on the look out for similar origami like activities. If you have any ideas…I’d appreciate the shout out.
Paper Craft: Crazy Critters US
- To be cont’d
This is an ongoing post. I will be updating it as soon as I uncover other awesome activity books. I welcome all recommendations and would love to hear from you, so do not hesitate to email me @ thetardigrademom@gmail.com or DM me on SM.
Thank you for reading!
The Tardigrade Mom 