Open Minds & Messy Hands
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
Thanksgiving is wonderful time to celebrate with family. I immediately think of doing some Turkey Day crafting with my kids making table decorations or little gifts for family and teachers. Crafting with kids is such a fun way to get excited for a holiday, and a perfect time to open up a
These gratitude crafts and activities are the perfect way to open up a conversation about showing gratitude and being thankful with kids. Teaching our kids to be thankful for what they have is one of me most important lessons we can demonstrate. This doesn’t mean telling them to be thankful,
Busy bags are fantastic to have on hand for quiet time, waiting rooms, church, etc. I like to have fun themed ones to take out for different seasons. This button practice busy bag practices and encourages fine motor skills, while allowing for some creativity and imagination when decorating the scene. To
This fun Thanksgiving treat for kids transforms mini raisin boxes into turkeys! A craft and party treat all in one fun kids activity. What a fun way to bring a healthy snack to a preschool Thanksgiving feast! These raisin box turkeys are simple to make and fun to eat,
Make an indoor cranberry sensory bin for some simple science and cranberry sensory play with kids! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Sensory bins are excellent for language development, memory, fine motor skills and more! This cranberry and water sensory bin is simple to put together and easy for
Thanksgiving is a time for family to come together and to share in a meal. For my kids, sitting at a table to eat is not the easiest task. Is it hard for your kids to sit still at Thanksgiving dinner? If they are anything like mine, they will love this placemat
This gratitude jar is incredibly simple to make at home! My kids love doing anything that requires glue and a paintbrush, so this was right up our alley. We are doing a month of gratitude, where I have come up with a series of daily activities to encourage gratitude and kindness
These gratitude activities are great for celebrating a month of gratitude with kids. Grab the free printable included to mark off as you go. I want to give my kids the world, but I also want to help them appreciate what they have, and the people in their lives. We
This is the perfect fall project to do with kids, that you can actually keep as decor for your house. Paint pouring is a really fun art project to do with kids, because what little one doesn’t love to squeeze the paint bottle?! It can’t just be my kids. I’m constantly