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13 Awesome Cat in the Hat Crafts

13 Awesome Cat in the Hat Crafts

January 28, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Cat in the Hat crafts are perfect for kids. Handprint crafts, finger puppets, bookmarks and more. Great for preschool or learning at home. Dr. Seuss crafts  are perfect for a preschool educator or a parent of young children. These books are full of fun rhymes and creative stories that kids

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Learn Through Play

11 Fun Red Fish Blue Fish Crafts & Snacks

11 Fun Red Fish Blue Fish Crafts & Snacks

January 21, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Dr. Seuss crafts and snacks are perfect for a preschool educator or a parent of young children. These books are full of fun rhymes and creative stories that kids just love. These red fish, blue fish crafts and snacks are perfect as extension activities. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish,

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10 Simple Color Mixing Activities for Kids plus Books to Read

10 Simple Color Mixing Activities for Kids plus Books to Read

January 8, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Color mixing is fascinating for kids to observe! The simplest way for children to understand that mixing primary colors makes secondary colors, is by doing it. 10 Simple Color Mixing Activities for Kids These color mixing activities use either food coloring or paint in primary colors, mixed together or onto

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Simple and Fun Winter Activities for Kids

Simple and Fun Winter Activities for Kids

January 3, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Winter activities for kids. Great for learning at home or in the classroom, or for Winter play dates with friends!    Here is a collection of some of the Winter activities that we love to do at home! These are great for stay-at-home parents who need boredom busters during long

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Woven Grinch Heart Busy Bag

Woven Grinch Heart Busy Bag

December 19, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This woven Heart Busy bag can be used for a Grinch or valentines theme, or for fun fine motor play all year long with kids.   We loved the new Grinch movie that was recently released in the theaters! We also love a good busy bag. This busy bag is awesome

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Valentine's Day

Thanksgiving Dinner Sensory Bin with Painted Rocks

Thanksgiving Dinner Sensory Bin with Painted Rocks

November 6, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

A Thanksgiving sensory bin that includes popcorn kernels and cranberries with some Thanksgiving dinner painted rocks. Adaptations for various ages.     Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and using

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Filed Under: Fall, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Sensory, Thanksgiving Tagged With: kids activities, sensory bins, thanksgiving

Melted Snowman Winter Craft and Busy Bag

Melted Snowman Winter Craft and Busy Bag

November 4, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This melted snowman can be assembled as a winter craft for kids, or used like a busy bag. So many fun ways for kids to play and create.   This melted snowman is such a fun winter craft for kids. I love the deconstructed, simple nature of it, and that

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Winter

Jack O Lantern Water Bead Sensory Bin

Jack O Lantern Water Bead Sensory Bin

October 24, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This jack o lantern water bead sensory bin uses black water beads as a base with hidden foam pieces inside. Kids can dig, find and create pumpkin faces!   The versatility of water beads make them a staple in my house, and my kids love ‘growing’ them, it’s a win-win

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Filed Under: Fall, Halloween, Learn Through Play, Sensory

Witch’s Brew Halloween Soap Foam Sensory Bin

Witch’s Brew Halloween Soap Foam Sensory Bin

September 26, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This witch’s brew halloween soap foam is made from warm water, cornstarch, dish soap and food coloring. Add with some mini cauldrons to make witch’s brew.   This witch’s brew halloween soap foam is super simple to make and perfect with some pretend cauldrons for sensory play for all ages.

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Filed Under: Halloween, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Sensory

Apple Fine Motor Activities for Kids

Apple Fine Motor Activities for Kids

September 18, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Apple activities are so fun to do with kids in the Fall. Learning through play has been proven to be critical to the education and development of children.  These apple fine motor activities are the perfect way to sneak a bit of learning while having fun and playing with kids.

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Filed Under: Fall, Learn Through Play

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