This is a SUPER simple process with TONS of learning potential…and pretty mess free! WHAT YOU NEED: -construction paper -chalk -toy car -Legos, toy buildings, people, etc (optional) 1. We used 5×7 sized construction paper and drew both straight and curved roads on a number of pieces. Fun drawing practice.
‘Inside Out’ Edible Water Beads: Exploring Emotions through Sensory Play
Have you seen the movie ‘Inside Out’? The movie is about feelings and emotions, a prominent topic in our house at all times. Raising spirited kids, I am constantly discussing feelings and appropriate ways to deal with emotions. This is usually discussed in our calm down corner, but I also try to talk
Simple Oil+Water Science for Kids
It’s science week in our house! We had a 2 year old birthday party and Father’s Day this weekend so I am WAY behind the 8 ball… so today’s science project was SUPER simple. Combining oil and water may seem plain to us, but kids love watching the reaction
Simple Sight Word Game with Locks and Keys
While I firmly believe kids should really be focusing on play and fun at a young age, my son has definitely taken an interest in letter sounds and spelling, and I am trying to encourage it in a fun way. This idea came from a lock and key busy bag that I
Color Mixing Sensory Bags for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sensory bags are great ways for kids to explore textures, colors and different objects, all while being mess-free and baby-safe. We love making themed bags for holidays or to discuss different learning objectives such as shapes and colors. (Check out how we made these 4 different baby-safe sensory bags!) These color
Frozen Paint Pops: Summer Art for Kids
This summer we are doing themed weeks similar to a summer camp at home. This week is color week! My 2 year old still doesn’t know her colors despite my best efforts..so we are spending the whole week focusing on them! To keep my 4 year old engaged we are
Butterfly Life Cycle Sensory Bin
Find out which types of pasta to use to make this fun and educational butterfly life cycle sensory bin. Dyed pasta with food coloring that kids love. Sensory bins are one of our favorite ways to explore a topic. This butterfly life cycle sensory bin was super easy (and fun) to
Painting Outdoors with Water Guns
Follow my blog with Bloglovin It’s finally starting to feel like spring in our neck of the woods! Which means it’s time to keep the kids occupied OUTSIDE! This stay at home mom spends much of the day chasing the 2 and 4 year old tornadoes that rip through my
Color Mixing in the Snow
We are wrapping up our snow and ice activities this week before beginning all things love and Valentine’s Day! One of our favorite things to do when it snows, is bring the snow inside! We only last outside for so long and love to play in the snow, so
Back to School Sensory Bin with Colored Pasta
This school sensory bin uses colored pasta as a base and a wooden bus, school and people toys for kids to play with. A great way to prep for back to school. When my kids started preschool, our favorite way to prepare for the day was through play. We