Does your kiddo like animals? My 4 year old loves animals. And I mean L-O-V-E-S them! He carries them around in a basket, or a backpack or a construction hat (you use what you can, I guess!) and inserts them into all of his play. Blocks turn into a zoo, magnetic tiles become an animal […]
Preschool
Tips and activities for your Preschooler
Easy Less-Mess Slime
Want to know a secret? I’ve taught Kindergarten, coached, and worked with kids since I was a teenager, but it is really hard for me to watch my kids get messy. I know, I know! So much learning happens through messy play! But, now that my kids are the ones making the mess, all I […]
Valentine’s Day – Valentines
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! And even though many of us are in a virtual world right now, there are still plenty of kiddos who will be passing out valentines this year! As a child, this was always one of my favorite days at school! I loved personalizing my friends’ valentines and looking […]
Pattern Block Snowflakes
The weather has been crazy by us this winter! It’s been relatively cold, but has only snowed a couple of times. And when it has snowed, it has melted within a couple of days and then we’ve gone weeks with nothing. The kids have only gotten outside once to play in it since they have […]
Wash the Alphabet Sensory Bin
What is one of the most focused on skills in our children’s primary years? Learning the alphabet, of course! To some kids, learning the ABC’s just comes natural. Take my oldest, for instance; he was naturally curious about the alphabet. He did our ABC puzzles on a daily basis and knew all of his letters […]
Building Shapes – Block Activity
Do you have a box of building blocks just sitting in the corner collecting dust? I know I did. Building blocks seem to be one of the first toys to lose their magic when new things enter the playroom. But what our kiddos don’t realize, is that the possibilities are endless when it comes to […]
Dinosaur Sensory Bin
Do you have a dinosaur lover in your house? We sure do! What’s not to love?! They are cuddly, fuzzy, gentle animals…ok, maybe not exactly. But they are pretty neat! There is something so incredible about dinosaurs. Even I enjoy learning about them with my kiddos! My nephew is obsessed with dinosaurs! We definitely like […]
Easy Animal Sort – Toddler Activity
Bottom line – My kids love animals. Not like. Not are interested in. But LOVE! So much so that I have had a giraffe and a panda for the past 2 Halloweens AND we have thrown 4 animal-themed birthday parties in the past 2 years. It’s been great for saving money, I just keep reusing […]
Roll and Count Fine Motor Sensory Bin
I don’t know about you, but my littles are in love with sensory bins! I decided to take advantage of their excitement and create some engaging and educational sensory bins for the coming weeks. First on the docket, this counting sensory bin! Counting is a very important toddler and Preschool skill and many kiddos will […]
Sensory Bin Star Sort – Toddler Color Activity
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, my sensory bin is where you are! Hands up if you are in love with sensory bins. We just can’t get enough of them over here! And this sensory bin in particular is so wonderful for my littles. The whole activity included a story, color sort, then free play and lasted […]
Paw Patrol Alphabet Rescue – Toddler Activity
Ready to rescue the alphabet, Paw Patrol style! Do you have a little who loves Paw Patrol? I have 2 of them! I also have a kiddo who is not extremely fond of sitting in one place to practice letter recognition. Sound familiar? Well, this is the perfect activity for you! *This post contains affiliate […]
ABC Play Dough Sensory Bin
If there is one activity that always grabs my kiddos’ attention, it is play dough. They love the stuff! Well, this play dough sensory bin just took it up a notch. Play dough at the table with a mat is fun, but play dough on the floor in a bin with all sorts of tools […]
Magnetic Cookie Sheet Activity
It’s 5:00pm and everyone is home from the day’s activities. You are in the kitchen trying to pull together a quick dinner with a toddler pulling at your pants because she is apparently starving and there is nothing to play with! Sound familiar? Unfortunately, this is all too common for many. *This post contains affiliate […]
Animal Box Houses
The weather has recently gotten very cold where we live. Cold to the point where I walk outside and it takes my breath away (not a fan!). So, I’ve had to become creative with some engaging, indoor activities to keep little hands busy. Let me tell you, these Animal Box Houses are a life saver! […]
Christmas Tree Sticker Ornament Activity
December is the time for everything Christmas and Winter themed in my house! There is just something about this month that brings a smile to my face. Although I don’t prefer the weather (except for the first snow fall, I LOVE that!) I can’t help but feel joyful. Two things I love to do when […]
Pattern Block Christmas Tree Activity
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I can hardly believe that it is already December! And with December comes Christmas decorating, cookie baking and a dramatic increase of indoor activities. I like indoor activities just as much as the next Mom! But when you are stuck inside all day because of bad weather, […]
Best Toddler Christmas Gifts
‘Tis the season…where we spend a whole lot of money on our kids! Christmas can get expensive when you are buying for your kids, spouse, parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, friends, teachers…and the list goes on, and on, and on! If you are planning on spending money on your kiddos this year, why not buy a […]
Fine Motor Thanksgiving Activity
How is the weather by you? On our end it has been all over the place! And on those, not-so-nice days, I’ve needed some engaging indoor activities to keep the kiddos from bouncing off the walls! This, easy to set up, Thanksgiving activity is great for fine motor practice and the possibilities are endless! Thanksgiving […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Number Recognition
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I feel like we just got started with Fall! As we near the holidays, I like to focus some of the activities for my kiddos around each specific holiday. Right now I am really focusing on number recognition with my 4 year old and […]
Building Restaurant Busy Bags
Isn’t it nice to take the whole family out and relax with a good meal? Wait, you must be talking about a family WITHOUT small children…right?! Wrong! I’m talking about you! The family with the toddlers or baby or better yet, both! Is it truly possible to take toddlers and babies to a restaurant and […]