Moana is such a hit in our house right now. From DIY Moana necklaces, to Moana slime and Moana birthdays, we are in the middle of a craze. Our simple Moana necklace craft is perfect for younger children to make mostly independently, and is great as a DIY dress-up accessory.
Space Activities for Kids: Sensory, Art & Printables!
There’s something fascinating, and equally mesmerizing, about outer space. Making it a really fun topic of discussion and questioning for kids of all ages. Here are some space activities to get you started talking and learning with your kids! Space Activities for Kids Engaging all the senses and providing experiential play
Felt Emoji Busy Bag
We use busy bags all the time. Most of the ones we have created are best for toddlers and preschoolers, but my 6 year old loves them too! This felt emoji busy bag is great for toddlers and big kids alike, especially as the Emoji Movie premiers. My oldest loved
Space Sensory Bag – Mess-Free Play for Babies and Toddlers
Kids are fascinated with space. Planets, nebulas, UFOs, aliens, it all appeals to them. One of our favorite sensory tools are sensory bags and sensory jars. Namely, because they are mess-free and fun to make! (We love a good messy activity, but I need to be prepared for those.) This
Confetti Fish Craft for Kids
We have been making ocean crafts largely in part to the Moana obsession in our house. The DIY Moana necklace that we made gets played with daily, pretend play is just way too much fun! This confetti fish craft pairs well with our Maui fish hook as we ride the
Toad-ally Awesome Handmade Fathers Day Card
Father’s Day is a really wonderful day for kids to make gifts and cards for their dads, expressing their love and appreciation. Even from a young age, kids enjoy the process of making and giving a handmade Fathers Day card. This one includes a frog craft (don’t worry there’s a
Paper Butterfly Craft for Kids with a Party Horn Tongue
One of my absolute favorite kids’ books is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. For this week’s Virtual Book Club for Kids‘ theme of butterflies, we are making a paper butterfly with a tongue that actually extends! Perfect for pretend play and a hands-on approach to learning how butterflies
DIY Superhero Costume Helmet and Shield from a Plastic Jug
My kids ADORE playing dress-up. From the time my Kindergartener was small, his toy chest has housed more costumes than toys. My preschooler and toddler have followed suit, and on any given day, you can almost guarantee that any one of them will be playing pretend with a costume. Dramatic
DIY Moana Necklace for Kids
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
Clothespin Mermaid Craft for Kids
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