Fun Learning Activities from M is for Monster (Giveaway)
My two children are in preschool now, but I still like to have educational activities for them to do at home. (Just say yes to learning fun and no to SpongeBob.) The only problem with that plan is that I have a pretty hectic schedule of my own and I lack creativity in that area. Okay, that’s two problems, but the point is that I really need some help coming up with things for them to do. M is for Monster to the rescue!
M is for Monster is the creation of a brilliant mom who knows that parents want educational activities for their children but don’t necessarily have the extra time required to plan them and gather the supplies. The monthly subscription box service does all the work for you because it includes everything you need to get your kids learning and having fun for the entire month–and they deliver it right to your home!
Boxes are available for Toddlers (2-3 yrs. old) and Preschoolers (4-5 yrs. old) and feature fun weekly themes, each with 2 or 3 activities to complete. I was sent a September box to review and you’re about to see how much fun my kids had with it!
Week 1: Apples
- Apple Sorting
- Apple Counting Book
- Apple Tree Craft
Nothing says fall like apples, right? We usually go apple picking during September and October, but my accident has prevented me from taking part in this year’s festivities, so I was extra happy to bring some apple-y fun into the house instead.
Counting, drawing, sorting, and crafty fun abounded that week, and I think my children’s faces speak for themselves. It was a great introduction to the service.
Week 2: I’m So Cool!
- Self Portrait Head Bust Painting
- All About Me Book
- Faces Memory Matching Game
My daughter loves drawing people and faces, so this was her favorite week of all. She completely monopolized the self portrait and All About Me book; my son didn’t have a chance with those, the poor guy. She did share the memory game with him, but not until she’d played it a few times herself. When I was a little girl, I was very into the Memory game, and I had as much fun sharing this one with my babies as they had playing it.
Week 3: Ladybugs
- Ladybug Bingo
- Ladybug Counting
That’s right, Ladybug Bingo! This game teaches identification of uppercase and lowercase letters, and the kids had such a blast playing.
Week 4: Shapes
- Shapes Poster
- Fish Art
This was my son’s first time using a glue stick, and I think getting to use a new tool like that made him feel like a big boy. He was so proud of himself for knowing all the shapes too, and I was very impressed with how neatly he glued them into place.
I was even more impressed when I watched my daughter do the Fish Art activity. When I looked at the foam stickers, I just couldn’t visualize any sea creatures, but in the hands of my daughter, those seemingly random foam stickers were quickly transformed into colorful fishies. I love how this brought out her creativity!
With an M is for Monster subscription, you’ll never run out of learning activities that you know your kids will enjoy. And because all the work is done for you, you’ll actually have time to do them! No more running around trying to find all the pieces and parts for activities (and spending a fortune on them). These boxes come with absolutely everything you need, right down to the glue sticks. This service offers a lot more than convenience too. The quality of the materials used is excellent, and the activities are engaging and entertaining. I’m thrilled that we discovered this!
Visit M is for Monster to learn more and to purchase a subscription. You can grab one box for $32.95, which is great value for a full month of projects. Save even more when you purchase a 3 or 6 month subscription. Have more than one child? No problem; add-on boxes are available at a reduced rate. And don’t forget to connect with M is for Monster on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to stay up to date on their latest news and offers!
Win an M is for Monster box! Enter via the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway is open to US residents who are 18 and older. Ends 11/13/13. Good luck!
M is for Monster has generously provided products for review and giveaway. No other compensation was received, and all opinions included in this post are my own.
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I like that everything you need for projects is in the box and I would like to win this for my grandsons when they come to visit me . Looks like great fun .
I learned that they send you everything you need for each activity, which is great.
I learned that this is such a neat idea. They provide everything you need!
fun and educational learning
I learned that this is 4 weeks of projects with all supplies included. Cool!
They look like really great quality activities!
The holiday gifts kids can make is on sale for $30.
I love when the kids use their imagination in doing crafts these are great projects for them to do.
ic have neverseen this before and absolutely love it, and my kids will too!
I like her blog. The Halloween Breakfast Table is a cute idea and good bonding time.
I learned that she started the business because she was tired of having to hunt for the craft supplies herself.