Open Minds & Messy Hands
This fishing sensory bin uses a base of water beads, craft foam fish and magnets for sensory fun for kids. Modifications for various ages included. 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
This fun backyard game incorporated Tampico tropical punch and Trolls for a fun and engaging treasure hunt for kids. Plus, Trolls painted rocks. One of our favorite backyard games is a treasure hunt! My kids love to hide items for one another and then search the entire yard, looking for the items. We decided
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Upparent. All opinions expressed are my own. Back to school season means lunch-packing season for many moms. After a break from packing lunches over the summer, it can feel hard to be motivated to make healthy and yummy lunches for kids again. In addition to this,
This school sensory bin has everything you need to get your child emotionally ready to go back to school. Including painted rocks and emotion characters. 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
This coral reef sensory bin includes fun ocean animals and plants along with water beads for engaging sensory play for kids. We love sensory play for year round play and fun. This simple to set up coral reef sensory bin uses water beads as a base, which my kids just love to play with. The
This unicorn soap foam recipe mixes soap and water with cornstarch to create foam that has a great texture. Make a few colors and swirl together for a fun unicorn theme! We love sensory play that we can take outside! This soap foam has a really great texture and is perfect for playing with on
Fifteen adorable cupcake liner crafts for kids to make. Take this inexpensive household material and turn it into something really fun. There are so many fun ways to craft with kids! While process art is, in my opinion, is highly beneficial to the creative process, crafting with kids can be a great opportunity for
This upcycled Kleenex box serves as the perfect place to collect Box Tops at school. Great as a back to school classroom gift. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kleenex® Facial Tissue. Back to school season is synonymous with shopping! Parents scramble to buy all the necessary school supplies,
We all need a little bit more time in the day. This simple weeknight meals hack will help you earn back some of that time on those busy family nights. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. “Can my friend come
This safari animal sensory bin combines white rice and stones for a fun and engaging sensory base for animals. Kids can scoop and practice fine-motor skills. 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
A simple shark sensory bin that uses rocks, sand and water to create a natural water play sensory bin with a shark theme for kids. We love sensory play that we can take outside! This shark sensory bin is super simple to set up and is perfect for playing with on the patio. A fun
This dinosaur lunch uses dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets and fun fruit and veggies to create a dinosaur themed bento box lunch for school! Also included are free dinosaur lunchbox notes to print. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. Kids just love
The formula for the perfect sensory bin. Everything you need to know about making these for kids, and exactly what sensory bin tools you should be using. Sensory play is SO beneficial to kids, and one of the easiest ways to incorporate sensory play into your child’s learning is with sensory bins. We have
Kids need help talking at dinnertime? These Mardi Gras Napkins are a game changer. With fun questions and illustrations, dinner just got a lot better! Thank you Mardi Gras Napkins for sponsoring this post. Visit your local retailer to get the conversation going in your home! There are many benefits to eating dinner as
Attractions and family activities at Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach in Seaside, NJ. From water slides to rides, see our top 5 must-do’s. *This post is sponsored by Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. I received vouchers in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Summer is synonymous with water and family fun,
This space sensory bin uses colored salt and beans to create a fun space scene for kids to play in. Play with the PJ Masks and their Mission to the Moon! This post is sponsored by Entertainment One and Scholastic. Although I received compensation, all opinions expressed are my own. One of our
This super easy step by step tutorial shows you how to quickly, and easily, dye oats for sensory play. Perfect as a sensory bin base for babies. Sensory play can provide wonderful and rich learning experiences to kids. Sensory bins are a really fun way to do this. By creating an inviting base, you
Here are 7 outdoor activities for babies that are fun and safe, and can be done almost year round. Babies learn so much from exploring the world around them. Summertime is so much fun for babies, but it can also be challenging! Babies can’t be in direct sunlight and need lots of breaks for
Summer reading programs are great for incentivizing kids to read over summer break. Here are 5 free programs to join that are fun for kids! Summer is low-key in our house. We love to have as much unscheduled down time as possible. However, that has also created a bit of a slippery slope for
This muddy playdough recipe simply uses food coloring to turn regular homemade playdough into muddy playdough! Perfect with bug investigation for kids. We LOVE play dough! It’s the perfect sensory medium as kids can really hone in on their fine motor skills and practice creative thinking. This recipe for muddy playdough is perfect for
Here are 5 fun rides that you can still enjoy if you are pregnant at Disney World. There are a couple to stay away from, but can for sure be a great trip! We have been taking our kids to Disney World every year since our oldest was 1. We have had infants, toddlers,
How to have family fun at an amusement park for non-thrill seekers! Our trip to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dorney Park & Wlidwater Kingdom. “Just one more ride, pleeeeeeaaaaase” I would beg my Dad at the local fair as soon as I
This s’mores sensory bin combines graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate chips to create a fun and tasty edible sensory bin perfect for toddlers. Sensory play is so much fun! It can often be difficult to find sensory bin materials that are appropriate for young children, particularly those who like to put items in their
This free color by number beach printable has a fun theme for the summer. Color by number pages are great for early number and color recognition. Summer boredom busters are must-haves in my house! We love down time in the summer, but sometimes, need a little something to whip out during the witching hour
These indoor camping activities for kids are excellent for pretend play or for prepping kids for outdoor camping through play. We have so much fun setting up indoor camping activities and using the theme for pretend play, crafting and games. Here is a list of some of our favorite activities that we have done, from
10 awesome busy bags to make for kids that are both simple to put together and inexpensive to make. Great as boredom busters and unplugged quiet time. Busy bags are awesome to have on hand. They are great for unplugged quiet time, perfect for summer down-time, and super handy for waiting rooms, airplanes, etc.
These summer activities for 1 year olds and toddlers include sensory play ideas, outdoor motor fun, and arts and crafts to keep little ones busy all summer. It can seem difficult to keep 1 and 2 year olds busy all summer long. Kids this age need to move and explore, they often use their mouths
