It is amazing how much one little body can change the dynamic and flow of a day at home. And with us nearing the end of the school year (when did that happen?!) I’m already looking ahead to summer. With the big boys being in school, my 2 littles at home have gotten into a […]
Homeschooling
Easy Preschool Letter Match with Animals!
We all have those days when things are chaotic and Mommy just needs 10 minutes of quiet so she doesn’t explode, right?! On those days, quick and easy activities are ESSENTIAL. What is my go to with a toddler and a preschooler? It is always play dough or stickers. Without a doubt! When I need […]
Easy Preschool Halloween Spider Web Letter Match
I absolutely love October! And not just because it’s my birthday month (wink, wink). I love how the season slowly changes with a colorful leaf display, the morning air is crisp and cool, apples are prime for picking, and warm drinks are found in abundance. It’s just such a beautiful time of year! As a […]
Marker Check Activity
You know how whenever your kiddos settle in to color, they constantly find dried marker, after dried marker, after dried marker? Ugh. The worst! If I had a dollar for every time I heard one of my children say, “Mommy, the orange is dried out!” I swear I would have a whole bunch of dollars, […]
Name Building Activity with Cars
My 3 year old is currently deep in letter exploration. We are specifically focusing on his name. There are so many different ways to explore letters, that it can be hard to choose sometimes! One thing is for sure, the more active my little jumping bean can be while learning, the better! He is always […]
How to Create an Invitation to Play
Do you want to occupy and engage your kiddo so you can have a few minutes to drink your coffee, go to the bathroom without a mini shadow, or start dinner? Well, of course you do! An easy solution is always to turn on the tablet or TV and let your little veg out on […]
Sticker Match
When I need an activity that is quick, easy and sure to be a winner, I always reach for: the sticker. My kids love stickers! They some how have this magic power to turn crazy kids into calm ones, and a bored child into an engaged one. There is just so much you can do […]
DIY Rainbow Chick Pea Name Activity
We love DIY activities in my house. If I could create something new for my children to explore every day…I would! But, with a kindergartener, preschooler, toddler, and baby, I just don’t have that kind of time! So, one of my favorite things to do, is to take the DIY materials that I have already […]
Winter Alphabet Search Sensory Bin
Winter is in full swing here and with the new baby, we are spending plenty of time inside. It’s a bitter sweet situation really. On one hand, I feel like my older kids are missing out on some much needed energy burning time in the cold. On the other hand, I get to stay inside…where […]
Kid’s Christmas Activity Advent Calendar
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I can barely contain myself! I refrained from putting my decorations up until after Thanksgiving, but there were some houses in my neighborhood that started decorating the day after Halloween! That’s just a bit too early for me. I like to enjoy Fall all the way […]
Apple Stamping – Easy Kid’s Fall Activity
We made a trip to the apple orchard and it was wonderful! Not only was the weather perfect, but it was a much needed opportunity to get out of the house and spend some quality family time in nature. One thing is for certain when we go to the apple orchard; we will come home […]
Balancing Dinosaurs – Bridges
One of the things that all of my kiddos love to play with is dinosaurs! It doesn’t matter if they are big or small, realistic or solid colored; they love them all the same. At the beginning of 2020 I posted this quick and simple activity featuring dinosaurs and it has become one of my […]
Outdoor Animal Hide And Seek
This game is a twist on the childhood classic – hide and seek. When I was a kid, I loved playing hide and seek with my siblings and my friends. We would play in the house, in the backyard and throughout the neighborhood. It was so much fun! Now that I have 2 Preschool aged […]
Flower Planting Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are a forever love in my home. My kids will spend hours playing with a simple set up. And with a 5 year old, 3 1/2 year old and 2 year old…that’s saying something! I’ve recently seen all sorts of planting play set ups on Instagram and thought I’d hop on the wagon! […]
The Best Rainbow Activities for Preschoolers
This is the time of year when I like to center a lot of activities around rainbows. It is still winter, but Spring is right around the corner. Rainbows are bright, cheerful and just make everything better! Not only are rainbows beautiful, but they can be very educational too! Rainbow activities are a great way […]
How To Color Chick Peas For Sensory Play
I am an avid DIYer and a crafter at heart. When I see a new creative project on Pinterest or Instagram, I just have to try it! Scrapbooking, painting, stained glass, salt dough, homemade play dough, woodworking, homemade crayons, DIY soaps, resin letters, ornaments, colored sensory rice, and the list goes on! The one area […]
Arctic Sensory Bin
If there is one thing that my kiddos love, it is definitely animals. Include animals in any activity and they are instantly hooked! My kids’ favorites are African and Asian animals (giraffes and panda, to be exact!). But, with the weather turning colder, I wanted to focus on Arctic animals for some play. My kiddos […]
Valentine’s Heart Craft – I Love You To Pieces!
Holy cow! How is it already February?! January seems to have flown by this year. Is it just me? Well, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is time to get into the spirit of love and crafting! This year, especially, I think everyone could use a little more love. Since we are still […]
Animal World Map Roll and Match
Have you found that toy that seems to engage and excite your child, no matter what? For us, it is ALL ABOUT the animals! Animals with loose parts, animals with play dough, animals in a sensory bin, animals with blocks, even animals in a box; my kids will take them in any form! They are […]
How To Color Rice For Sensory Play
Sensory bins are incredibly magical. The possibilities for what you can include and what your cuties can create is limitless! After becoming comfortable with sensory bins and making them a regular part of our play, I wanted to make things a bit more exciting! I thought a great place to start was by adding some […]