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Free Color By Number Beach Printable

Free Color By Number Beach Printable

June 19, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

106 SharesPin106ShareTweet+1This 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

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers

Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

June 18, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

292 SharesPin292ShareTweet+1These indoor camping activities for kids are excellent for pretend play or for prepping kids for outdoor camping through play.    We have so much fun setting up indoor camping activities and using the theme for pretend play, crafting and games. Here is a list of some of our favorite

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Edible Sensory Play, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschool Science, Preschoolers, science, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers Tagged With: art, camping, Letter C, Preschool Homeschool, pretend play, science, Sensory

Life Cycle of a Frog for Kids Sensory Bin with Water Bead Frog Eggs

Life Cycle of a Frog for Kids Sensory Bin with Water Bead Frog Eggs

March 10, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

969 SharesPin814Share153Tweet1+1This 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

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Water Bead Sensory Play for Kids: Find the Hidden Shamrocks!

Water Bead Sensory Play for Kids: Find the Hidden Shamrocks!

February 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

108 SharesPin105Share3Tweet+1Hunt for hidden shamrocks in this awesome St. Patrick’s Day sensory play for kids! Add plastic shamrock pieces to green water beads for fine motor and sensory fun.   Engaging in sensory play for kids is such a fun way to learn! This water bead sensory play themed for

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Filed Under: Holidays, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: st patricks day

If You Give a Pig a Pancake – Felt Pancake Busy Bag

If You Give a Pig a Pancake – Felt Pancake Busy Bag

January 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

113 SharesPin96Share3Tweet+1This felt pancake busy bag is perfect for your children and fine motor skills. Great to play with as an extension activity to, ‘If You Give a Pig a Pancake’   We adore Laura Numeroff books in our house! They are awesome go-tos if we want to make the

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: book activity, busy bag

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