Vanessa @ Mama's Happy Hive

Vanessa has a Pediatric nursing background and currently works as a Lactation Consultant, although her full-time job is a stay-at-home mama to her very active and adorable toddler. Vanessa enjoys discovering and learning the beauty of Montessori education with her tot. She writes and shares her life story in a weekly picture journal as well as sharing her creative DIY Montessori activities on her blog, “Mama’s Happy Hive.” She finds this learning journey to be one of the most delightful journeys she has ever taken and looks forward to the years of continued discovery with her little one as he grows up.

About Vanessa

Paper Doll Chain Unity Bible Craft

March 9, 2017 by Vanessa 1 Comment

Teaching unity to our children is a true gift! In this edition to the ABCs of the Bible crafts, a great series of Bible School Craft Ideas, we want to share with you “U for Unity”. This is an easy Paper Doll Chain Unity Bible Craft with many great modifications for children of all ages.

Scripture Memory Puzzle

February 23, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Scripture memory is an essential skill for young Christians to learn. Throughout their lives, they will use the scripture to guide their interactions with others. Start with this easy to make scripture memory puzzle and watch as the joy of the scriptures comes to life in your home!

Hands-On Polar Activities for Kids

January 31, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Winter is the perfect time of year to explore hands-on polar activities for kids! Use this set of activities to find inspiration for arctic themed crafts, sensory learning experiences, penguin exploration, and so much more!

Daniel in the Lion’s Den

July 28, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

We’re on letter “L” for Lion’s Den in our ABCs of the Bible crafts, a great series of Bible School Craft Ideas. The story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den is always a favorite for kids of all ages. I like to think of creative ways to make these wonderful Bible stories come alive with […]

I is for Image of Daniel Chapter 2

March 28, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

We’re on letter “I” for our ABCs of the Bible crafts, a great series of Bible School Craft Ideas. The letter “i” can be a tricky letter to think up a fun Bible kid craft and I was thrilled when I thought of, “I is for Image of Daniel Chapter 2.” The stories in the […]

Homeschooling Secrets {Learn & Play Link Up}

January 13, 2016 by Vanessa 2 Comments

Another fun homeschooling semester will be starting for many of our readers. This week enjoy these Homeschooling Secrets from last week’s Learn & Play link up.