Why not enjoy some Harry Potter inspired fun? We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and what better way to do that, than to spend the next 5 days with Harry Potter! In honor of the 20th anniversary we are kicking off with a collection of Harry Potter Inspired STEAM Printable Challenge Cards! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, … [Read more...] about 5 Days of Harry Potter Inspired Fun
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Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game
Kids will love practicing their Multiplication math facts with this one of a kind Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Wizard Math Multiplication Board Game A few weeks ago I ran across this AMAZING Multiplication Minecraft Printable Game from Royal Baloo. Be sure to pop over … [Read more...] about Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game
Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller
A Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller (also known as a cutie catcher) was exactly what we needed as we finished "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" for the umpteenth time! It's always bittersweet when we finish one of these wonderful books by J. K. Rowling. She is an expert at drawing you into a story and making you feel as though you are in the characters shoes, so to … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller
5 Life Lessons We Learned from the Harry Potter Books
We are a family of bibliophiles. We love books. We collect books. We never seem to have enough books! Curling up together and reading aloud is one of our favorite activities. Give us quality books that teach life lessons while keeping us engaged and entertained and we're a fan for life. One of my personal favorites from my own childhood is Anne (with an e) of Green Gables. She and I … [Read more...] about 5 Life Lessons We Learned from the Harry Potter Books
25 Books Your Child Should Read After Harry Potter
Your reluctant reader has finished the Harry Potter series...um...now what? Here they are all glassy eyed and full of wonder from their journey into Hogwarts and Diagon Alley. They are simply unwilling to come back to the muggle world, but instead wish to stay in the realm of fantasy and adventure. Well, I too have found myself in this exact position, and I'm positive I'm not alone. You … [Read more...] about 25 Books Your Child Should Read After Harry Potter
Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle
When a little boy has a love of Harry Potter, you find that he wants everything to have a Harry Potter theme. This spills over into Christmas as well! Last year we created a Harry Potter Christmas Tree and a Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle. His Papa and I helped him with some of the harder to make towers and rolling out of the gingerbread, but the majority of the work was done by our 9 year … [Read more...] about Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle
20 Awesome Harry Potter Gift Ideas
We are a family of Harry Potter lovers. It's true! Just check out our Harry Potter Christmas Tree, Hogwarts Castle Gingerbread, or our Harry Potter Day if you want proof. So, I felt that because of our love of all things Harry Potter we were totally qualified in providing you a Harry Potter gift guide. Here are 20 awesome gift ideas for your friends/loved ones or....let's face … [Read more...] about 20 Awesome Harry Potter Gift Ideas
Our Week in Review
Welcome to another Week in Review! We've had a week full of Books, Hiking and Silly String! We also did impromptu story telling with our homeschool group and we made Apple Butter with our extended family. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Pink Hair, Don't Care! Yes, Aunt Stephanie brought home temporary pink hair … [Read more...] about Our Week in Review
Harry Potter Christmas Tree
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my links. This is at no cost to you. I only promote items that my family or I have used personally and or that are similar in use. This Christmas we wanted to do something really special and maybe start a new tradition. I give you...the Harry Potter Christmas Tree! We are big … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Christmas Tree
Harry Potter Day Activities for Kids
On Friday morning our son, Gabriel, woke up and proclaimed the day to be Harry Potter Day. Now, internationally, "Harry Potter Day" is on May 2nd, but in our home it was September 4th. Gabriel declared that we could only do Harry Potter themed crafts, experiments, movies, books, etc. Normally we don't do "themed crafts." Can you imagine my mad dash for Pinterest? Thank goodness I found a … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Day Activities for Kids