Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in san antonio, TX

Summer Camp

June 15, 2009

Can't we all just agree that camps are synonymous with summer?  I desperately wanted to go to camp as a kid- any kind- but usually money was tight.  I am anxious that I can already send my son to camp!  As kids get older they can help decide what their interests are and what camps they want to try.  If you have a theatre actor, a chef, an artist or dancer there are plenty of camps to choose from.  One thing is for sure, it is definitely not to late to sign up for camp- even if we already well into summer.   Most places still have weeks available- some even in June! 

Earth Day Crafts

April 14, 2009

Earth day is a week away.  It feels like every year Earth day seems a little more important and gains a more popularity.  I remember a mention of Earth Day when I went to school, but not near the attention it gets today.  I enjoy teaching my son to take care of our "Earth".  In honor of Earth Day next week I wrangled together a few crafts to do with the kids with that theme.  They are items you probably have around the house and are definitely on the 'easy' level. 

The Top Five Things to Do in San Antonio on a Rainy Day

by Colleen Pence

May 27, 2008

We haven't seen rain 'round these parts in some time but here's a list to keep handy for when the proverbial south Texas downpour arrives without warning (and you know it will!): 1. The Library or Reading is FUNdamental San Antonians are lucky to have a wonderful library system that provides branches in all parts of town and it's a great (and free!) place to entertain your kids. In fact Delaney  Read more...

The littlest Picasso

by Colleen Pence

May 26, 2008

Artworks All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up. --Pablo Picasso You want to foster creativity in your child. You want your child to paint with wild abandon, to cut and tear tissue paper, to tell a vibrant and vivid story with glitter glue and pastels. But you don't want to worry about where the paint drops may fall. Enter Artworks , locally-owned  Read more...

Book nooks for tots: Best story times and reading rooms

by Colleen Pence

May 16, 2008

Story time should be about making books come to life for children. The manner in which a story is delivered can mean the difference between captivated kids and yawning youngsters. Here are a couple of story times around town that never disappoint: Miss Anastasia's Friday Morning Story Time at The Red Balloon, 10:30 a.m. every Friday When you first meet Miss Anastasia at the  Read more...