Engaging the senses is one of the best ways for kids to learn. Holidays are a time of family fun, and crafting, playing and creating are all awesome ways to learn about and celebrate the holidays. But, it can be difficult to find sensory activities for babies and toddlers, as
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Acorn Balancing: Outdoor STEM Challenge for Kids
This acorn balancing fine motor activity and outdoor STEM challenge is a great way to practice fine motor skills, all while building persistence and grit. Each day we walk outside and see TONS of scattered acorn tops that have been tossed aside by the squirrels. One of our favorite ways
Easy Thanksgiving Snacks to WOW the Kids In Your Life
These Thanksgiving snacks are SO cute! And my favorite part? There is zero cooking or food prep involved, simply dress up some pre-made snacks, and voila, Thanksgiving snacks are complete. I mean I love to cook, but some days…simple is best. Simple Thanksgiving Snacks that Wow These Thanksgiving snacks
Fall Pumpkin Activity for Toddlers: Wash and Paint!
This Fall pumpkin activity for toddlers is the perfect way to engage in sensory play with one year olds and older children alike. Rinse and repeat! Do your kids like to paint pumpkins? Turn it into a fun pumpkin washing activity by having the kids paint, and then wash
Monster Halloween Treats for Kids
This post is sponsored by Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. I am being compensated for this post. All comments and opinions are my own. Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids! From dressing up in costumes, to trick or treating, to celebrating with a kids’ party, children and adults
Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Sensory Bag for Babies
This jack-o-lantern Halloween sensory bag for babies is the perfect way to engage young kids in sensory play for Halloween and the Fall. Finding fun activities to do with 1 year olds and babies can be tough. I’ve written a lot about activities for babies including sensory and
Colored Pumpkin Seeds: Fall Sensory Play and Art for Kids
My kids always enjoy gutting the pumpkin, it’s like an ultimate form of sensory play! But we aren’t always sure what to do with all of the pumpkin seeds, there are only so many we can cook and eat. This process of making colored pumpkin seeds was a fun experiment,
Printable Monster Games: Bingo, I-Spy, Memory
These printable monster games are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary aged kids! Included in the pack is Bingo, I-Spy and Memory. These Halloween monster-themed printable games for kids will keep your little ones busy (and learning) all while having fun! Grow their vocabulary and enjoy some quality time together. Included in the
Gift Guide for Sensory Seekers: Impact Behavior While Kids Have FUN!
Sensory input is so important for kids. We learn best when all senses are engaged and kids who are able to engage in sensory play can receive calming effects almost immediately. For sensory seekers, it can feel nearly impossible to keep up with their demands (just yesterday, my daughter dumped
Fall Q Tip Painting Pumpkin Art for Toddlers
Q tip painting is such a fun process for young kids. It provides fine motor practice and can be much less messy than a traditional paintbrush. There are so many ways to use q tips to make Fall artwork, like these cute fall trees. Finding fun art activities for one