Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Long Beach, CA

Crafts: Household Items

Crafts for a Rainy Christmas Eve

December 24, 2008

Preschool is out, and the weather forecast says it's going to rain in Long Beach today. If you're looking for ways to keep your child's hands busy while you wrap gifts or whip up the Christmas feast, check out these holiday crafts from Savvy Source and around the web: Kids can make Christmas tree cones with ice cream cones and icing (or cream cheese.) Decorate the cones with  Read more...

Holiday Crafts Kids Can Do By Themselves

December 04, 2008

A while back we got a little book of crafts for kids, and I was disappointed to see that the instructions for all the projects began with "Get a parent to. . ." Sure, the crafts look more Martha if parents do all the work themselves, but doesn't that defeat the purpose? Here are a few inexpensive, easy holiday crafts that preschoolers can create with minimal help. Kids are always  Read more...

What I Learned at the Co-Op

November 06, 2008

My daughter's first preschool was a co-op. We've since moved on to a traditional preschool, but I have fond memories of the co-op, and I learned a lot during our time there. The teachers always came up with creative activities, and we often ended up doing them again at home. Here are a few of my favorites: Put bird seed in a big container in your backyard. At preschool we used a sand  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in long beach

urbanjungle.jpg

Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

doremi.jpg

Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

artisticendeavors.jpg

Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

roomtorun2.jpg

Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

rain.jpg

Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

localhistory2.jpg

A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

naturalhistory2.jpg

Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

holdinghands2.jpg

The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

bestofcity2.jpg

The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

The Voice of Being Savvy long beach:
Rachel Orfila

Read more Being Savvy for: