visit another being savvy city

indianapolis

Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Indianapolis, IN

99 things to do with your child in Indianapolis before they grow up.

by Casey

May
29
2008

Go to the Indy 500. See the city from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (stair climbing optional). Lie in the shade with a heap of ribs to share at Rib Fest. Cheer the runners from the sidelines at the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon. Brush up on your French for the French Market Festival. Take a bike ride down the Monon Trail. Sit in the splash zone at the dolphin show at the ... Read more >

Continue reading "99 things to do with your child in Indianapolis before they grow up."

Comment (0) Comments RSS RSS Feed


What to read when reading is out of the question.

by Casey

Jul
15
2008

Let's say you have a road trip or even a day trip down to Louisville or up to Chicago. Being cooped up in the car with a preschooler is not high on my list of things I love. Sure portable DVD players can prove to be lifesavers in a pinch but they're not always practical for every child. Toys get dropped, crayons roll, snacks only work for so long. I personally get really carsick whenever I try ... Read more >

Continue reading "What to read when reading is out of the question."

Comment (0) Comments RSS RSS Feed


Mealtime mats equal mealtime learning

by Casey

Jul
17
2008

I remember having Sesame Street mats at the dinner table in childhood. I remember there was one that was actually the shape of big bird, I would trace his outline over and over while waiting for, or refusing, dinner. My dad happened to catch a morning show where a five year old boy came on and recited all fifty U.S. Presidents and then followed with saying he learned them all from a laminated ... Read more >

Continue reading "Mealtime mats equal mealtime learning"

Comment (0) Comments RSS RSS Feed


The Voice of BeingSavvy
indianapolis

Casey

Casey was born and raised in the mountains of Utah but followed her husband to the Midwest two years ago in order for him to attend law school. As an award winning baker with a degree in graphic design, camera in hand, sippy cup at the ready and three year old daughter in tow she's made it her goal to fall in love with this city and everything it has to offer. Just as soon as she finds her...Read more >

Wise Words to Remind You to Watch the Amazing Show of Childhood

by BeingSavvy

January
9
2009

One of the most dog-eared and spine-cracked books on our Savvy Parenting Shelf is Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee . This month's look at the big picture of parenting and childhood prompted yet another return to the wisdom in Dr. Mogel's pages:



    Top 5 Posts on BeingSavvy

  1. Top Sites for Sparking a Little Imagination
  2. Art-Based Gifts from your Little One
  3. Savvy Spotlight: Taro Gomi
  4. Savvy Giveaway: Inspiring Your Creative Family
  5. Holiday Preschooler Parties and Events Around Town

Top Ten Anywhere Anytime Activities on Savvy Source

  1. Paper Bag Gingerbread Man
  2. Spot Your Name Bingo
  3. Which One is Different?
  4. Keep the Change
  5. Where in the World?
  6. Cool Whip Art
  7. Edible Art
  8. Jungle Party for One
  9. A Rosh Hashanah Ritual
  10. No-Bake Hamentashen Snack for Purim

Review Your Preschool

Join the hundreds of indianapolis parents helping other parents find the right preschool for their child.

Review Your Preschool

View Preschools and Daycare Centers in Other Cities

View preschools in other cities