Hola! We recently returned from a family vacation to Spain, and I am happy to report that my children learned to speak some Spanish. It was easy to do this when immersed in a Spanish speaking country. But how do I…
5 Tips to Make Madrid Fun for Kids
Ole! Our family just visited the beautiful capital city of Spain – Madrid. We visited with our 3 young boys (ages 6,3, and 1) and lucked out with beautiful June weather. I was dreading the trip a bit…after all small children aren’t known for…
Preschools in Riyadh for Expats in Saudi Arabia
Are you an expat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with young children? Are you considering a move here and wondering what kind of schooling/nursery options exist for young children? Here is some information on what to expect and a list of…
Advice for Expats with Children in Saudi Arabia
Our family lived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for three years 2013 – 2016. Overall it was an interesting and rewarding experience, and we leave the Kingdom with no regrets. Based upon our experience raising three young boys here, here is…
Advice for Expats with Children in Saudi Arabia – Cont.
This is a continuation of my post: Advice for Expats with Children in Saudi Arabia #s 1-10. Our American family of five lived in Riyadh for three years (2013-2016), and we are happy to pass on some information on what to…
Muslim Book of Colors: Book Review + Printable
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan and illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. Review: A Muslim Book of Colors This is a fabulous book for preschool aged children to get a basic sense of Islam…
Batman Flying Activity – Da Vinci For Kids: Part 2
Enjoy this batman flying activity for kids to learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and ideas for man to take flight, and an opportunity for children to make inventions themselves. Inspiration – Family Trip to France We were so inspired…
Disaster in the Grand Bazaar Istanbul
One of the scariest and funniest moments we have had during our global travels, is what our family now refers to as “The Disaster in the Grand Bazaar.” Disaster in the Grand Bazaar! When we were in Istanbul our family visited…
Vitruvian Man Activity – Da Vinci For Kids: Part 1
Enjoy this Vitruvian Man Activity for kids to learn about the famous drawing, shapes, measurements, and proportions. Inspiration – Family Trip to France We were so inspired by the inventions and art of Leonardo da Vinci during our recent visit…
Chateau de Cheverny Coloring Page – Free Printable
Here is a fun activity to teach children about shapes and colors, build those fine motor skills and get children excited to visit a chateau in the Loire Valley – a Chateau de Cheverny coloring page. My family had a…