We love the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. The fizzing and erupting never gets old for my kids, and we have found SO many ways to incorporate this science project into our regular activities. This art project takes the reaction and makes a really fun process art experience that
Learning with Trains: Simple Pre-Spelling Activity for Kids
Kids love to learn by engaging all of their senses (which is also why I have a slight obsession with sensory play), by touching objects and using gross motor skills while acquiring information, their little brains are just firing like crazy. This is a really fun, hands-on activity that uses learning with
Learning Colors by Painting with Trains
Kids love trains. Engaging the senses while learning and providing hands-on experiences allow kids the opportunity to make connections with the materials in front of them. After reading the Polar Express this week for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids, we are doing a really fun color learning activity
Printable Winter Games for Toddlers
These printable Winter games for toddlers will keep your little ones busy (and learning) all while having fun! Includes I-Spy, Matching and Bingo! These printable Winter games for toddlers will keep your little ones busy (and learning) all while having fun! Because our Fall games for Toddlers were so popular, we
3 Gift Guides for Every Kid on Your List
I write often about the power of play on my site. It is how kids learn best, by engaging their senses and exploring open-ended, creative and dramatic play. There are many ways in which kids can play without toys, however, we all know how much kids love to play with toys,
Gift Wrapping Pretend Play and Fine Motor Practice with Recyclables
Gift wrapping pretend play is such a fun activity to do with kids around the holidays, and perfect for building fine motor skills. Cutting, measuring, taping and decorating all incorporate math, art, and motor practice through PLAY. We have been collecting recyclables such as cardboard boxes, toilet paper rolls and milk
DIY Christmas Sensory Sticks for Kids
These Christmas sensory sticks allow for exploration through the senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight, and, they are incredibly simple to put together! Engaging all the senses is a really fantastic way to promote learning through play. Hands-on play and the ability to really explore materials creates lasting
Build a Nest STEM Challenge for Kids
This build a nest STEM challenge for kids gets kids thinking creatively and applying imagination to science! A nest making activity for any age! This STEM Challenge for kids is an extension activity to the book, Owl Babies. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. In reading the page that discussed
25 Shaving Cream Simple Setups for Play-Based Learning
Crafting with kids, cooking in the kitchen and preparing snacks, and doing hands-on activities are some of the best ways to learn. The book, The Undeniable Power of Play, focuses on just this, learning through play and hands-on activities. Want to engage in more playful learning with your kids? Check out the #PowerofPlay52 challenge on Instagram, and
6 Fall Busy Bags to Keep the Kids Occupied
Busy bags are perfect for waiting rooms, church, car rides, quiet time, and more. They typically involve some fine motor skills and foster creativity, all while being quite portable and easy to put together. These are most often used with the intent of keeping kids occupied, so you want to