This army sensory bin celebrates all of our brave men and women. Check out how we make our colored sensory salts for the base of this bin! Three cheers for the red, white and blue! This army sensory bin celebrates the United States and all of the brave men
Archives for August 2016
DIY Bird Mask from Recycled Egg Cartons
We LOVE pretend play in our house. Dress up, action figures, dolls…you name it. This DIY bird mask is the perfect way to create your own costume accessory for a little pretend play at home! Using recyclables as crafting materials I read once that if you are going to buy organic,
Brain-Boosting Activities for Big Kids
Big kids need quiet time too. Unplugged or ‘plugged’, there are a number of activities with brain-boosting power that kids can engage in that will offer down-time, creativity and imagination. The 5-9 age range can be a bit of a tough one to find activities for. Your kids are growing out
How to Help Kids Manage Stress
When we hear ‘back to school,’ we often think about school shopping, packing lunches, and homework. But what about the social and emotional well-being of the child? Addressing these aspects is just as important for ensuring a successful school year. In today’s evolving world, even adults are seeking ways to
Counting Money Busy Bag for Big Kids
Counting money is an activity that kids can easily take an interest in, and is something that we want to encourage. Doing this in a visual, hands-on way is best for learning. However, we don’t always want to give our kids access to tons of real money to practice this. Here is
34 Fine Motor Activities to Improve Pincer Grasp
Did you know that you can improve pincer grasp without a pencil? It’s true. There are plenty of fine motor activities that build the muscles in small fingers to help with future handwriting skills. Here are quite a few awesome ones to give little fingers a workout! Fine Motor Activities for
Pocket Fidgets for Kids Who Can’t Sit Still
If you are a parent of a child who can’t sit still, one of your biggest concerns is most likely how they will fare in school. How will they sit for hours at a time without getting in trouble? Better yet, how will they do this and still be able






