Open Minds & Messy Hands
This patriotic ribbon wand craft creates a colorful wand that kids can make on their own. Perfect for DIY Memorial Day of 4th of July decor and fun! Making patriotic crafts with kids is a wonderful way to make DIY decor for U.S. holidays such as Memorial Day and the
This Three Little Pigs craft uses quilled paper to make adorable puppets for story-telling that kids will love to make and play with. Looking for a super adorable quilled paper craft for kids? This Three Little Pigs Craft is one that will make you “squeal” with delight! I’m kind
This salt and ice experiment encourages kids to do some critical thinking. A fun penguin themed STEM activity for kids using salt and water to melt ice. Playing with ice is such a fun way to engage in science fun with kids. Ice forms when a water freezes to
This free color by number beach printable has a fun theme for the summer. Color by number pages are great for early number and color recognition. Summer boredom busters are must-haves in my house! We love down time in the summer, but sometimes, need a little something to whip
This fluffy jello slime recipe uses a base of contact solution, white glue and baking soda, and adds a fluffy component, jello! There are so many fun slime recipes you can make, but this fluffy jello slime recipe has been one of our favorites yet! The slime is squishy
Boredom busters that are low-prep and easy. Perfect for big kids during the weekend or while home on break from school. Simple and fun for school-aged kids. “I’m bored.” “There’s nothing to do.” “Can we do a fun experiment?” Sound familiar? Spring break, summer vacation, Winter break…these can be daunting
This sensory bin displays the life cycle of a frog for kids. Containing water beads that resemble frog eggs, kids can sort, read and learn while playing! Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids
Activities that are scented with essential oils for kids. Perfect for play or sensory integration. Add scent and an extra sensory component for play! *This post contains affiliate links. Essential oils can be incredibly helpful for kids, especially for those with Sensory Processing Disorder or sensory-seeking behaviors. There are
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
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