My, once toddler, made a rapid transition to ‘big kid preschooler’ right before my eyes this summer. I feel like one day he was a toddler, and the next he was a big kid! Making that transition this summer, I realized that my 5 year old was ready for some bigger (ok most of them […]
Shape Recognition
Must-Have Back to School Supplies
Whether your kiddos are going back to school in person or learning from home this year, I’ve got you covered with my favorite supplies, from a parent and teacher perspective! This upcoming school year is one that I never in a million years would have imagined. Due to the current global pandemic, more children than […]
3 Enriching, Alternate Activities for Your Smiling Moon Balancer
Play is a magical thing, and giving my children the opportunity to imagine, create, and explore is one of my all-time favorite parts of parenthood! When choosing toys for my children, I have always gravitated towards quality, multi-purpose toys. I love letting my littles interact with open ended products that spark their imaginations and promote […]
Shape Adventure Trail
Coming up with activities for children of different ages can be difficult! My two oldest are 4 1/2 and almost 3 years. More, now than ever due to lockdown, I have found myself needing single activities that can suit both of my ‘big boys’. The challenge? They are currently on different learning paths! My oldest […]
Build Your Day – At Home With Kids
How to keep your kids engaged, learning, and happy while stuck at home – And save your sanity! *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying orders at no additional cost to you. It’s official. I am to remain at home with my 3 kiddos for at least the next […]
Sleepy Baby Mammals Activities – With Mimi’s Playtime
If there is one thing that my kiddos love, it is animals. Especially when we can sing and craft about them! This week I am so excited to announce that I have teamed up with Rozelle from Mimi’s Playtime to share some fun activities to go along with her wonderful song! She created the sweetest […]
How to Create a Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are a forever love in our home. My kiddos can’t get enough of them! We’ve tried water, rice, beans, dried pasta, crushed Oreos, rocks, shells, Easter grass, and the list goes on and on! With sensory bins being all the rage right now (and rightfully so with all of the learning potential!), I […]
Toddler Clean Up Game – Tong Edition
Who said tongs are just for cooking?! As much as I may try, my kiddos seem to think that my tongs do not belong in the kitchen. Actually, they use them for just about everything but cooking! Truth be told, they are actually great tools for fine motor practice. And a super fun way to […]
Top 12 Indoor Activities to Keep Toddlers Busy
If your family is anything like the millions of families across the world affected in some way by the Coronavirus right now, you are probably spending a lot of time at home. While that may feel like a ‘Staycation’ to some people, for those of us who have toddlers…it can be quite the opposite. Don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]