Open Minds & Messy Hands
My kids LOVE the movie, Moana. I have to admit, of all the things my kids have me watching on repeat or listening to the soundtrack for, it’s one that I kind of enjoy. This simple DIY Moana necklace was a really fun ‘Mommy and Me’ craft for my daughter and I to do together. We
This clothespin mermaid craft is a really fun one for my little princess and mermaid lover! What a great craft for preschoolers or older kids! As my kids get older, learning through play takes on a different meaning that it did when they were toddlers. We have kind of gone from mess-free painting to more
If your kids have seen the movie Trolls and are anything like mine, they are loving all things Trolls. We listen to the soundtrack in the car, have Trolls dance parties, and are making all kinds of Trolls projects. This simple Troll craft is fun for kids to make, and using a number of different
Playing dice games is one of the best ways for young learners to learn math skills. When learning through play in this way, kids make lasting connections for these concepts and are more likely to enjoy the process. My Kindergartener has learned a great deal about math concepts such as addition and subtraction, as well as
This sensory process art was SO much fun, and quite educational! From the science of weight to using the sight, touch and hearing senses, my kids couldn’t get enough of this process art activity! Process art, as the name suggests, emphasizes the process of creating rather than the end result. We took some household items, filled