Open Minds & Messy Hands
Jingle bells are so classic and fun for kids to play with during the holiday season. This jingle bells activity incorporates STEM learning and some fine motor practice through fun! Additionally, it provides kids with a nice sensory experience as well. RELATED: Jumping Jingle Bells Process Art *This post
Sensory bags are excellent learning tools for even young babies in addition to older children as well. This makes them perfect for families with a mix of ages, like ours! Engaging the senses is one of the best ways to process and remember information. This Winter sensory bag mixes temperature
My kids love busy bags year round, but making seasonal ones is always a fun way to celebrate the holidays and put a festive spin on some fun and learning. This Christmas busy bag uses felt to decorate ornaments – so easy and fun! *This post contains affiliate links.
Crafting is such a fun way to discuss a concept with kids. During the holiday season, I love to make nativity crafts with my kids. It provides time for fun and bonding, all while learning about Christmas in a hands-on way. 22 Nativity Crafts for Kids Geometric
While from a purely kids’ experience standpoint, I really value and prefer process art. But, handprint and footprint art have a special place in my heart for selfish reasons. They make such adorable DIY keepsakes and gifts, especially for the holidays! These Christmas canvas art wall hangings are perfect for
One of our favorite ways to spend time as a family is with movie nights at home. The holiday season is perfect for this, and Freeform’s Christmas movies schedule makes getting in the spirit easy. Christmas Movies on Freeform Set up the DVR and record some of your favorites! This
There are so many activities for 1 year olds that pack early learning into fun and engaging play! From sensory activities for toddlers, to even arts and crafts, toddlers can play too! Toddler Activities including Art, Sensory and Fine Motor Play Sensory Activities for Toddlers Space Sensory Bag for Toddlers
NJ Lottery Holiday scratch offs make such a fun gift! I love to rely on lottery tickets when giving gifts to someone I don’t know all that well, in lieu of cash, or for a White Elephant gift exchange game! This lottery ticket tree is easy to make, looks quite
Spending time with kids can seem hard to come by. Days go by quickly and before you know it, time for connection and one-on-one quality time with our kids slips away. As the holidays approach, I like to think of gifts that provide my kids opportunities. Opportunities to spend time
Making a DIY Christmas ornament is such a fun way to celebrate the holidays with kids, and they love to contribute to the decor on the tree. Bonus, these smell really good! Cinnamon sticks equal the holidays for me, as the smell always brings back images of our wood stove