Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Saint Louis, MO

January  2009

Creative and easy children's journals

January 14, 2009

Journaling is an activity for kids that has multiple benefits. Even very young children can scribble and by holding crayons or markers, they are strengthening their fingers, hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. It also gives small children a creative and emotional outlet even if they can't fully write yet. Our three year old triplets each have journals that were created for them by a Read more...

st. louis mirror reflections

January 13, 2009

Kids love looking at themselves in mirrors. My children could spend hours sticking their tongues out and making funny faces at their own reflections.The mirror tunnel at The City Museum (pictured above) is one of the best places for you and your child to look in a multitude of mirrors. The reflecting pool at Kiener Plaza is another mirror destination. On a sunny day, Kiener Plaza's pond Read more...

Let your kids bounce off their winter energy!

January 12, 2009

It can be very challenging to entertain kids and let them burn off energy in the middle of winter. Indoor, inflatable playgrounds like Bounce U and Pump It Up are giant, indoor, interactive playgrounds that kids love. Private parties are available but "free bounce" is time where kids can visit without a party. With giant inflatable slides and obstacle courses, these warehouse sized kid havens Read more...

Start the new year with less clutter

January 09, 2009

Our basement and garage are filled with old toys, clothes, books, baby items, old computers and other stuff that has accumulated over the years. I made a New Year's resolution to get rid of at least half of the stuff sitting unused in our house without throwing it all in the trash. I believe in recycling or donating things as often as possible and keeping perfectly good used items out of a Read more...

Transitioning back to preschool after winter break

January 05, 2009

In the two weeks our children were out of school, their schedules were turned upside down with holiday parties, later bedtimes and sleeping in. Returning to preschool today was stressful for them and many of their classmates. Teachers and bus drivers agreed that most of the kids were "out of sorts" with some being more tearful and others returning to shy behavior that had disappeared after the Read more...

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