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

99 Things To Do With Your Child Before They Grow Up

February 24, 2009

There have been a couple of posts where I mention must-dos with your child before they grow up.  Here is the complete list!!  My family is no where near done, but having fun trying.  We will have to repeat a lot of these with siblings, but there is definitely no harm in that!  Did I miss any?  We can add them on for others to complete.  How many have you done?  

1. Join a Playgroup.  Sometimes your neighborhood has one, or a local church.  Check Mommy Connection because they were able to locate a playgroup for my friend in her area.
2. Attend a storytime at least once a month.  Check Barnes and Noble, The Red Balloon, or your local library for ideas and times. 3
3. Let your child choose what he wants to do for the day.  Does he want to play at Chick-Fil-A or would he rather go to his favorite park?  Does he want to meet up with his buddy from playgroup or ride his bike out front?  He will be delighted.
4. Go on a nature walk.  My son came home from Mother's Day Out and was on cloud nine because of a nature walk.  They were given a bag and told they could pick anything off the ground.  He came home with leaves, acorns, rocks, twigs, etc., and was eager to tell me all about it.  Kids this age love to collect things and put them in bags, lets face it- their bag kids. 
5. Take a cooking class.  Young Chefs Academy offers preschool cooking classes.  If you'd rather spend the money elsewhere- just cook with them at home.  Let them pour pre-measured ingredients, mix, and even pour.  
6. Go to the San Antonio Children's Museum.  It's all about them at the Children's Museum.
7. Enjoy a cupcake or a cookie as a treat together.  Go to a place like Kate's Frosting and bond with your kid over cupcakes.  It's a win-win situation.
8. Ride the train at the zoo.  Only time my son sits still! 
9. Take all riding vehicles, bikes, scooters, sporting equipment, etc., and head to the local park.  We like Camp Bullis Playground.  Read more...

How to be a cowboy/cowgirl for a day

by Colleen Pence

May 23, 2008

Tumbleweeds, Buckhorn Museum and the Texas Ranger Museum Is your child in the mood for pretend play and dress up? Why not encourage them to become a cowboy/cowgirl for a day? This is, after all, Texas, land of the cowboy and cowgirl! What better place to learn what being a cowboy/cowgirl is really all about? Start by organizing a playgroup at Tumbleweeds (979-0339, 8301 Speedway Drive, 78230),  Read more...