Welcome to Tadpoles and Mud Puddles! The place to go for your active kids.

My active kid keeps me busy! I bet your little active adventurous kid does too.  Need an idea for your active kids?    Looking for homeschooling ideas?  Here are a few.  Ideas for active kids are in the categories below.  Click on the links or on the pictures.

Jen and Aiden

Hi, I’m Jen founder of Tadpoles and Mud Puddles. That little dude with me is Aiden. He’s got boundless energy and is intensely curious.

If you’ve got a little energizer bunny too keep reading. We’re here to survive and thrive with active kids. Come play, laugh, and learn with us.

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  • J is for Journals
    Journals are amazing. Whether it’s for writing about your day or as a way to chronicle more open-ended learning, it’s great to practice writing and remember what you’re learning about. Using both learning and writing helps cement new concepts in your mind. Even if you never go over it again, writing it down activates memory …
  • I is for Inventing
    Inventing is the key to success. Whether it’s making a task easier or the creation of flying cars, invention is a part of everything we do. It’s also a great way to apply scientific principles. There are plenty of science kits if you want something to build. Aiden gets a few Kiwi Crates a year. …
  • H is for Highlighting Words
    If you or your child struggle with reading or reading comprehension, highlighting words can make it easier. It draws your eyes to the important words. It helps with memory and processing. And for those of us with dyslexia, it’s a must. I have textbooks from college that are covered in highlights. It helped with test …
  • Free Alphabet Activities and Workbooks
    Learning the alphabet is critical for future reading. It’s the beginning of reading. Learn the letters then learn the words and sounds. Once our kids know how to read there are endless possibilities. As a homeschooling mom, I know it’s hard to have fun things to do. Here are a ton of alphabet activities you …
  • G is for Great Adventures
    Great adventures are a wonderful part of growing up. Whether it’s sleeping in a tent overnight or traveling to a new place, that adventure should be something we strive to create. Great adventures offer the opportunity to learn something new. To adapt to our circumstances. When we stick to routines, it’s easy to know what …
  • F is for Fun Games
    You can learn a lot with fun games. Board games, card games, adventure games, and physical games all hold a ton of learning potential. It might be math, strategy, order, spelling, good sportsmanship, and so much more. There are so many games you can pick from. You can even make up your own. By the …

Active Kids:

activities for an active kid

When you need something to do either inside, outside, or something to get the energy out check out our activities tab.  You may want to pack some snacks.

healthy living with an active kid

If you need a kid-friendly or mommy-sane recipe, exercise ideas or a little encouragement from a fellow mom check out the healthy living articles here.

homeschooling with an active kid

From a homeschooler who is homeschooling check out some preschool ideas, STEM projects for young kids, and free printables in the homeschooling section.

family with an active kid

A millennia mom’s perspective from a house with three generations, multiple cultures, and issues with limited mobility in a grandparent and overactive toddler.  Family time is a little complicated.

Travel with an active kid

Traveling as a couple has its challenges but there’s nothing quite like being stuck in a car for 12 hours with a crabby kid.  Check out travel for ideas with your little one: places to go and free lists to help make packing a little easier.

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