Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in San Antonio, TX

Clean, clean bathtime fun

by Emily

My son regards bath time as a luxury. He whoops and hollers all the way to the tub, acting like he is a fish out of water. We have many different tub toys that make bath time a true treat. Some of our favorites are: Beep Beep! Stickers for the Tub from Alex which won an iParenting Media Award for letting kids get creative without any parameters. We use these for our Thomas squirters, (if ... Read more >

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Navigating by the stars... ways to introduce the constellations

by Emily

Unfortunately, I chose Geology instead of Astronomy in college so I am in the clouds about stars and constellations. In teaching fifth grade, we focused more on the moon phases or comparing the Earth and moon. The kids were generally enthusiastic about the moon and the Solar System which led to brilliant probing questions. I would like to feed my son's natural wonder about the moon and sky ... Read more >

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ways to cool off, even if it is just with the drink in your hand

by Emily

If my kids and I are out running errands mid-afternoon in the summer, we go from slightly thirsty to parched in no time. It is incredibly hard to stay cool in these hot humid days- especially for kids. My son is usually helpful with reminding me to bring him a sippy cup filled with ice water when we go somewhere. If I forget, I know we are faced with trying to find somewhere to cool off. ... Read more >

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ways to slip in some learning

by Emily

My first days, even months back at work from having my son I would gaze at the kids in my class or on the playground at recess and marvel, which one was my son going to be like? Will he be a Lance Armstrong, or a Tim Duncan (his Daddy firmly believes this, whereas I remember my awkward middle school gym days…)? Will he be a mathematical genius or struggle with history facts? As any parent, I ... Read more >

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Gone fishing

by Emily

Does your preschooler know how to reel in his catch on the fishing pole? We have plenty of spots to show little ones the basics of fishing. First off, your child needs a fishing rod. Any sporting goods store will carry an assortment, but I also found them at Target (what did we do before Target!?) If you purchase online, you can even get a kid tackle box. Obviously, that is not a necessity ... Read more >

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Time to look at your calendar

by Emily

Although summer is drawing to a close- it doesn’t mean activities with your toddler need to as well. There is plenty to do in the upcoming week(s) so keep your eye on these fun, and even educational activities. For starters: At the Children’s Museum (305 E. Houston St.) this week they will be presenting Building Tracks Week during regular museum hours. I will be checking this out (my ... Read more >

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Seaside Crafts

by Emily

I come from a creative and crafty family. Unfortunately for me, I did not inherit the gene. Instead, I spend many hours trying to teach myself by way of the internet or just pretending (in front of an especially artistic relative) that of course I know how to decoupage. So, with all this said, I found leftover seashells from our beach trip stuffed in my son’s backpack the other day. He ... Read more >

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Go see some fish

by Emily

It is time to get your preschooler in touch with their aquatic side! San Antonio is in a great location to see fish- whether it is saltwater or fresh water, we are only a couple of hours away or less. Here are a few favorites to check out: Have you taken your preschooler on a boat yet? Why not try the glass bottom boats at Aquarena Center in San Marcos? Your child will have plenty ... Read more >

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In anticipation of preschool, a few good books...

by Emily

You will probably get many a book review out of me. I truly believe books hold possibilities, wonder, questions and answers for readers- especially curious kids! As a teacher, I saw the benefits kids that enjoyed reading had over kids who saw it as a chore. With that said, my first born is starting Mother’s Day Out in a couple of weeks. This will be his first “school” setting, so that ... Read more >

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every toddler must experience the san antonio zoo

by Emily

When my son was born, one of the moments I couldn’t wait for him to experience was his first trip to the zoo. He was just over a year when we took him for to the San Antonio Zoo for the first time. With each subsequent visit, I feel his experiences become more enriched and entertaining. My family has season passes. If you are going to go more than a couple times to the zoo in a year, I ... Read more >

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