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
This jack-o-lantern Halloween sensory bag for babies is the perfect way to engage young kids in sensory play for Halloween and the Fall. Finding fun activities to do with 1 year olds and babies can be tough. I’ve written a lot about activities for babies including sensory and
My kids always enjoy gutting the pumpkin, it’s like an ultimate form of sensory play! But we aren’t always sure what to do with all of the pumpkin seeds, there are only so many we can cook and eat. This process of making colored pumpkin seeds was a fun experiment,
We love Fall activities! When we can use acorns, apples and leaves that we have collected or picked outside it makes the activity even more fun. This acorn fine motor activity is a great activity for 1 and 2 year olds (with adult supervision), and can be done with 3
Sticky walls are so much fun for kids to play with, it’s like having a giant sticker! It’s an almost magical experience for little ones as they get creative with supplies and have free reign to decorate a section of the wall 🙂 This apple picking sticky wall activity pairs
This i-spy busy bag is great for young learners as well as ‘big kids’. Also, because it’s contained in a small bag, it’s the perfect busy bag for on the go. We use busy bags for quiet time at home, long car/airplane rides, and waiting rooms. They are life savers. Plus,
These art activities for 1 year olds are safe for toddlers, and encourage them to engage with materials around them to practice so many wonderful skills. Engaging in art activities for 1 year olds is great for a number of reasons. It is an easy way to introduce colors, shapes,
This bug activity for preschoolers encourages attention to detail and fine motor skills, as kids hunt for bugs hidden in moss. The addition of tools such as tweezers and magnifying glasses makes this experience really fun for toddlers, preschoolers, and beyond! *This post contains affiliate links. Set Up Your Bug
There’s something fascinating, and equally mesmerizing, about outer space. Making it a really fun topic of discussion and questioning for kids of all ages. Here are some space activities to get you started talking and learning with your kids! Space Activities for Kids Engaging all the senses and providing experiential play
We use busy bags all the time. Most of the ones we have created are best for toddlers and preschoolers, but my 6 year old loves them too! This felt emoji busy bag is great for toddlers and big kids alike, especially as the Emoji Movie premiers. My oldest loved