Open Minds & Messy Hands
A frog life cycle printable board game that is fun and easy for kids to play. Game shows the transformation of a tadpole to a frog. Learning about life cycles is such a fun topic with kids. When observing life cycles, children learn about change and transformation, and some of these changes are quite magical
These life cycle of a frog painted rocks show how to paint frog eggs, a tadpole, a froglet, and a frog for sequencing in early learning. We love using story stones in early learning. The tactile experience of holding and playing with an object as an aid to retell a story is incredible helpful to
These St. Patrick’s Day books for kids introduce concepts such as leprechauns and shamrocks through fun and imaginative stories that kids love. Reading books is an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost vocabulary and language
Gold slime that combines clear glass slime with gold foil confetti glitter, for a stretchy and crunchy beautiful gold slime. Slime is such a fun sensory tool for kids. It is slimy, stretchy and fun to make. Children feel like young scientists when mixing ingredients to make something new. This gold slime is crunchy and
Frog life cycle printable puzzle for kids. Puzzle shows the metamorphosis of a tadpole for a frog, and is great for preschoolers and older children. Learning about life cycles is such a fun topic with kids. When observing life cycles, children learn about change and transformation, and some of these changes are quite magical in
This free printable garden board game is perfect for kids. Children will enjoy drawing a vegetable card and moving around the board to plant their garden. With the warm months on the horizon, this Garden Board Game is just waiting to be played! Visions of carrots can be dancing through your toddlers head with
This salt and ice experiment encourages kids to do some critical thinking. A fun penguin themed STEM activity for kids using salt and water to melt ice. Playing with ice is such a fun way to engage in science fun with kids. Ice forms when a water freezes to a solid. This alone is
These books about Spring for preschoolers introduce concepts such as rain showers, baby animals, blooming flowers and seeds, and more. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost vocabulary and language development. Not
These President’s Day books for kids are perfect for learning about presidential history through fun and educational stories for kids. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost vocabulary and language development. Not
These Cat in the Hat crafts are perfect for kids. Handprint crafts, finger puppets, bookmarks and more. Great for preschool or learning at home. Dr. Seuss crafts are perfect for a preschool educator or a parent of young children. These books are full of fun rhymes and creative stories that kids just love. These Cat in
Dr. Seuss crafts and snacks are perfect for a preschool educator or a parent of young children. These books are full of fun rhymes and creative stories that kids just love. These red fish, blue fish crafts and snacks are perfect as extension activities. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Crafts and Snacks
This snow sensory bin uses Insta-Snow as a base with some farm animals for fun Winter sensory play for kids. Great for school or home. We love engaging in sensory play all year long. It is a really great way to discuss a topic or a learning theme. Studies show that kids retain information better when engaging the
Glow stick Valentines are perfect for kids to distribute at class parties. Get the free printable and pair with a glow stick for a non-candy alternative. Printable Valentines are perfect for friends to give one another at class parties. They are a fun homemade alternative to store bought Valentines, and can be just as
A valentine’s day sensory bin with colored rice, heart buttons and pipe cleaners for fine motor practice and sensory fun. This colored rice Valentine’s Day sensory bin is wonderful fun for children! Perfect for the month of February, or for anytime that you want to spread a little love and cheer with bright colors
Color mixing is fascinating for kids to observe! The simplest way for children to understand that mixing primary colors makes secondary colors, is by doing it. 10 Simple Color Mixing Activities for Kids These color mixing activities use either food coloring or paint in primary colors, mixed together or onto various household objects to create
Winter activities for kids. Great for learning at home or in the classroom, or for Winter play dates with friends! Here is a collection of some of the Winter activities that we love to do at home! These are great for stay-at-home parents who need boredom busters during long winter days, awesome for snow
These New Year’s reading resolution printable bookmarks are perfect to use after the New Year to keep kids motivated to read! Available to print for free in color or black and white. Fun bookmarks made reading exciting and fun for many kids! The best part about printable bookmarks is that you can swap them out easily without
This woven Heart Busy bag can be used for a Grinch or valentines theme, or for fun fine motor play all year long with kids. We loved the new Grinch movie that was recently released in the theaters! We also love a good busy bag. This busy bag is awesome because you can easily swap
This upcycled present took Facebook Marketplace finds and turned them into a wonderful art desk and chair for a present for a little girl. Thank you Facebook Marketplace for sponsoring this post. There’s something for everyone! My 5-year-old loves creating art and has gotten to the point where she really needs her own space
This penguin sensory bin uses water beads as a base, some of them frozen, for fun Winter sensory play for kids. Great for school or home. We love engaging in sensory play all year long. It is a really great way to discuss a topic or a learning theme. Studies show that kids retain
This DIY Christmas ornament resembles the popular ugly sweater for Christmas. Made out of felt and with a basic stitch, this is perfect fine motor practice. DIY Christmas ornaments are so much fun to make! Kids love keeping them for years to come and reminiscing about when they made them. Felt ornaments are always fun
This reindeer food combines oats, edible glitter and sprinkles to make a fun Christmas ornament to keep or gift. Perfect for kids. We love making homemade ornaments for our Christmas tree. This one is particularly fun, because you can place the contents outside as reindeer food on Christmas Eve! *This post contains affiliate links.
These DIY cinnamon stick ornaments have a rustic feel and are easy for kids to make. Perfect for a homemade gift or for a keepsake ornament. Cinnamon sticks have become popular around Christmastime, and making cinnamon stick ornaments are easy and fun. Plus, they can be a great way to keep a room smelling
A Christmas sensory bin that contains fake snow and ornaments that children can play with. Decorate a small Christmas tree and practice fine motor skills. This Christmas sensory bin allows children to play with something that is often off limits…a Christmas tree and ornaments! Judging from the amount of memes that circulate Facebook this
Moana cookies for any Moana birthday party or for fun baking with kids. The heart of the fit design on these cookies make them perfect for any Moana theme. Moana is one of our favorite Disney movies and has been the inspiration behind many of our crafts and STEM challenges. Among our favorites are
These sugar cookie salt dough ornaments looks real and delicious. They make the perfect keepsake ornament for your Christmas tree. Salt dough ornaments are some of our favorites to make each Christmas. My kids adore making homemade ornaments, hanging them on the tree, and reminiscing over them for years to come. Salt dough has
This gingerbread cloud dough sensory bin includes scented cloud dough and a gingerbread cookie cutter to create fine motor and pretend play for kids. This gingerbread sensory bin uses scented cloud dough for kids to play with and explore. This is excellent for pretend play and fine motor practice. This scented cloud dough which is an
25 Winter activities for 1 year olds including sensory activities, arts and crafts, and fine motor practice for toddlers. Crafting and playing with toddlers is so much fun! This list includes winter activities for kids that 1 and 2 year olds can do too. From Winter crafts for kids to simple fun activities for
These Christmas sensory bottles contain holly, snowflakes and stars to create visual and tactile sensory bottles for kids. Great for babies and toddlers. Sensory bottles are one of our favorite items to make. Kids can become involved in the creation of them, and they are safe for babies and toddlers to play with. These Christmas sensory bottles encourage
A Thanksgiving sensory bin that includes popcorn kernels and cranberries with some Thanksgiving dinner painted rocks. Adaptations for various ages. Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and using many of their senses during play.
