Open Minds & Messy Hands
This DIY monster bookmark craft uses popsicle sticks and pom poms to make adorable monster puppets that double as bookmarks. My kids are just getting into the ages where they appreciate chapter books, and will read them throughout the week. This means we need bookmarks and more bookmarks! We have a collection of printable bookmarks
This Thanksgiving printable games pack includes a maze, I-spy, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. Great for a Thanksgiving kids table or boredom buster. Printable games are such a fun way to set up a quick and easy activity for kids. We love to celebrate the seasons, and learn new information through playing games.
This Thanksgiving charades printable game is the perfect way to get everyone in the family laughing and moving together. So much family-friendly fun! Charades is such a fun family game that all ages can enjoy. This Thanksgiving charades printable game is a great way to combine the transition of seasons while still holding onto that
Playing Pictionary is always a blast. It’s one of those family-friendly games that just ensures that there’s going to be a ton of laughter and fun. The great part about this Thanksgiving pictionary printable board game is that it’s created so a wide variety of ages can enjoy. From young to old, literally, everyone can play.
Here are 20 bubble wrap crafts and activities for kids. Combine sensory play, art and fun in these activities that babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can do. Bubble wrap is such a fun material for kids to work with! Did you know this protective padding for shipping can be set aside after opening those boxes and
This turkey leaf craft uses construction paper and artificial leaves to build a turkey. Great for cutting and gluing practice with kids. Two of our favorite crafts for the Fall include turkey crafts and leaf crafts, so we thought we would combine with two with this easy and adorable turkey leaf craft. Made from artificial
This Halloween pool noodle craft turns Dollar Store pool noodles into a spider, a bat, and a jack o’ lantern. A fun Halloween craft for kids! Making seasonal crafts with kids is such a fun way to bond as a family and get into the holiday spirit. While my feelings on play-based learning include child-led,
This printable halloween bunting craft includes 8 pages that kids can color to create their own Halloween decor. Great for the classroom or at home. This printable Halloween bunting craft is a great boredom buster or after-school activity for big kids, or perfect for toddler quiet time. Kids can color and decorate their bunting to
These Halloween printable bookmarks for kids are simple and fun! Everyone knows that reading is an important part of childhood, and these bookmarks make a fun addition to your books! Having a bunch of printable bookmarks on hand is always a good idea. We tend to have books in our house, our cars, in our
This printable Day of the Dead craft can be used as a coloring page, a Dia de los Muertos calavera, or a Coco-inspired Disney craft. This Day of the Dead craft is perfect for kids of all ages (and adults too). It can be a coloring page for kids and adults, simply print and color! Or,
This roll a Jack O Lantern printable game is a dice game and game of chance. It is simple to make and fun to play! Great for Halloween parties with kids. This Roll a Jack-O-Lantern printable game is a fun one for kids as they celebrate Halloween. It is a dice game and a game
This clip counting busy bag has a fun Fall theme. Children can identify the number on the acorn and clip the sides to it. Perfect as a busy bag or for a table tray. Busy bags are truly a life saver for moms at home or out and about with their kids. We use busy
These free printable halloween lacing cards make great fine motor busy bags for kids, and would also be great in goody bags for your Halloween party! Lacing busy bags are among our favorite. The kids love to make their own designs and patterns with them, and they are easy for a grab n’ go busy
A fun free printable Halloween board game that kids will love to play. Draw a card and move to the space. Race to the middle of the game board! Board games are among our favorite family activities. However, building a collection can become quite expensive! We have created a number of free printable board
This skeleton sand tray puts a spooky and fun twist on a classic kids activity. Plus, print the skeleton bone number cards for number practice in the sand. We love using sand trays as calming tools in our house. Like sensory bins, they can be easily switched out with minor details to celebrate holidays or
This threading beads for toddlers activity is great for working on their fine motor skills. Not only that, but you can combine this Let’s Play book activity, then you’re teaching them to listen, thread, and find their love of crafting all at the same time. If you like this toddler activity, check out this bread threading
This Apple Theme Craft is the perfect way to show your child all the areas and parts of an apple. This is a perfect activity to supplement as well if you’re doing an apple unit at home. If you’re looking for a great apple theme craft or kindergarten activity, this is the one for you.
How many pumpkin books have you read? Did you know that there are a ton of pumpkin theme books out there just waiting to be explored? With the fall season upon us, now is the time to crack open those covers and dive right in! Reading pumpkin books is just even more great pumpkin activities
This pumpkin patch scavenger hunt will provide your children so much outdoor fun. They’ll love finding all the items and marking them off their very own list. Pumpkin patches are the best. Once fall arrives, it’s not long before the plans to visit a pumpkin patch are hatched. This year, why not take it to
This Pumpkin Patch I Spy Game is the perfect way to get everyone in your family excited about fall and Halloween. All ages can play and it’s so much fun to see the different answers that everyone gets! The game I Spy is a classic. No matter where you are or what you’re doing, there’s
This Halloween handprint art and footprint art printable template pack makes crafting with little ones so easy! Simply print and paint. This Halloween handprint art and footprint art for toddlers and preschoolers is too cute! What a fun way to engage the senses and make cute keepsake crafts with kids this Fall. We have made
This Halloween memory game is perfect for the upcoming holiday. Great for younger kids to play as there is nothing spooky about this at all. Memory games are great. Not only do they teach children how to use their minds and memory but they also can help them associate words and colors as well. Perfect
These apple playdough mats help children identify and count the numbers 1-10. Great for a Fall theme with toddlers and preschoolers! Playdough is a staple in many preschools and households with young children. And, it’s no wonder why. Playdough is awesome for sensory play and fine motor skill building, plus it is tons of fun.
This Parts of a Pumpkin Printable for Kids is educational and fun! Not only will it help them learn about how a pumpkin is made but it will also help them work on their fine motor skills as well. Any time that we can combine learning and fun, it’s always going to be a win.
Bats are fascinating creatures for kids to learn about! Did you know bats eat a lot of insects? Did you know that they disperse seeds and help re-build rainforests? So cool right?! Kids love to learn facts like these. Reading interesting books for kids is the perfect way to help kids learn and retain new
This paper bat craft is perfect for Halloween and the fall season. The craft allows children of all ages to create with their hands and their imagination. Bats are so cool to learn about. I find myself just as intrigued as the kids when we talk about them and I’m always up for learning more.
This Oak Tree Life Cycle Printable story wheel and worksheet is the perfect way to show your child the entire life cycle of an oak tree. Combine learning and fun with this interactive life cycle. Teaching your child about nature and how it grows from start to finish is such a fun and beautiful topic.
An All About Me printable that kids will love to fill out to tell others a bit more about themselves. Perfect for back to school or kids birthdays. Back to school is a sensitive time for kids and parents alike. The beginning of another school year signifies that kids are getting older, and it starts
This printable shark craft allows kids to use their own creativity to create a beautiful piece or stained glass ocean artwork! Adaptations for all ages. Sharks are amazing animals to study. We enjoy creating shark crafts, sensory bins and more. Ocean activities for kids are some of our favorites to do! They make great summer
This fun shark craft for kids uses a pool noodle to make this fun marine animal. Big kids can use a glue gun to assemble their very own shark. A fun shark craft to make with your kids out of a pool noodle! These can be found on clearance at the end of summer, or
Island-Themed Activity Pack
A-Z Beginning Sounds Playdough Mats
Camping-Themed Activity Printable Pack
Summer Camp at Home Mini eBook
