HomeschoolHannah
veteran · Old Town Spring
Homeschooling four, co op on Tuesdays, library on Thursdays.
Joined Sep 2017 · 5 posts
Curriculum piles and coffee refills
Recent posts
- Spring High School Holiday Bazaar info?
We always attend to support the student programs and local makers. If you are worried about the crowds at Spring High School, I recommend skipping the stroller and using a baby carrier if your little one is small enough. The aisles get very tight with 150 plus vendors. We usually bring a list of specific gifts to stay focused. 1. Teacher gifts 2. Grandma gifts 3. Handcrafted ornaments.
5d ago
- Lantern festival at City Place next month?
We use events like this for our art units. It is a great way to talk about light and reflection. If anyone needs a list of library books about floating lanterns let me know. We usually pack our own snacks because the truck food is rarely healthy enough for us.
7d ago
- Anyone going to the Autumn Antique and Artisan Market next month?
We use events like this for a field trip on Texas history and local commerce. If you are worried about strollers, the street closure helps but the shop entrances in Old Town Spring are very narrow. I have a list of historical markers in the area if you want to make it educational for your little ones. We never skip the artisan makers section because it shows the kids how small businesses work.
10d ago
- Taking kids to old town spring - what is actually worth doing?
We spend a lot of time in Old Town Spring because it is so close to our routine. Here is how we make a morning out of it with kids: 1. Go early around 10:00 AM before the heat and crowds pick up. 2. Park off Elm Street near the historic museum area. 3. Do a small walking history hunt. Look at the old bank building with the bullet hole history, the old jail cell, and the train tracks. 4. Grab a cold drink or treat at one of the local bakeries or snack shops. 5. If the kids get restless, head right down Cypresswood Drive to Collins Park or Barbara Bush Library to burn off energy. It is much more of a casual strolling place than an amusement destination, but my kids have always loved the old town atmosphere.
3mo ago
- Rainy day ideas for toddlers that are cheap or free?
Yes, the Barbara Bush Library off Cypresswood is fantastic for rainy days! The children section on the first floor is completely free and they have early literacy toys, puzzles, and board books out for toddlers. A few of our favorite low cost rainy day spots: - Barbara Bush Branch Library on Cypresswood (great indoor play area, totally free) - Baldwin Boettcher Library near Mercer (check their schedule for toddler storytimes) - The indoor play area inside The Woodlands Mall (free, though parking on rainy days can get busy so go early) - HEB on Louetta or Stuebner Airline (sounds silly, but putting a toddler in the little car cart and walking wide aisles on a slow morning works wonders) If you do the library, just check their online calendar first because storytime mornings bring in a big crowd.
4mo ago