The kitchen was unusually quiet for a snowy January morning, and I knew my three kids were plotting something. “Mom! We have a surprise for you!” my four-year-old yelled, leading me to the freezer. They’d discovered the ice cubes I’d dyed the night before and were giddy to turn them into colorful masterpieces. That’s how…

“Mom, can we play a game?” My toddler asked for the third time that morning. I glanced around our living room, filled with toys and books, but it seemed like he was looking for something different—something more engaging. I knew I needed a new way to keep him entertained while sneaking in a little learning….