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Acorn Fine Motor and Counting

Acorn Fine Motor and Counting

September 25, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

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

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Filed Under: Fall, Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Preschoolers, Toddlers

Basic Preschool Math with Fall Leaves

Basic Preschool Math with Fall Leaves

September 19, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

There are so many basic math skills that young kids can learn through play. From numbers and counting, to spatial relations and geometry, much of early play like building towers or creating patterns with toy cars practices basic preschool math. This basic math with fall leaves activity is the perfect way to

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Filed Under: Fall, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers Tagged With: early learning, fall leaves, learn through play, math, play, preschool

Apple Snacks for Kids

Apple Snacks for Kids

September 12, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

  We have been doing apple crafts, apple science, apple sticky walls, and more! My kids adore apple picking, and I do as well, so here is a list of yummy apple snacks for kids that you can whip up after a day at the orchard! Apple Snacks for Kids

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Filed Under: Fall, Recipes

Apple Picking Sticky Wall – A Ten Red Apples Activity

Apple Picking Sticky Wall – A Ten Red Apples Activity

September 11, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 5 Comments

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

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Learn Through Play, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers

20+ Apple Crafts for Kids

20+ Apple Crafts for Kids

September 5, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Fall is all about apples and pumpkins around here! We love to craft, explore and play with apples. After a day of apple picking at a local farm (a family tradition) we love to follow up the hands-on experience with further apple fun. This list of apple crafts for kids is

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: apple crafts, apples, fall crafts, kids crafts, preschool, toddlers

Bug I-Spy Busy Bag

Bug I-Spy Busy Bag

August 29, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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,

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Spring, Toddlers Tagged With: bugs, busy bag, fine motor, i spy

Apple Science Experiments and Sensory Play

Apple Science Experiments and Sensory Play

August 23, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Apple science experiments are so fun for kids. Using apples for science experiments is perfect for the Fall. Kitchen science and apple sensory play too! Apple science experiments are so fun for kids. Hands-on, experiential learning like this really helps kids remember and process information. The Fall is such a

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Filed Under: Fall, Preschool Science, science, Toddler Science Tagged With: fall

Best Tips for Hiking with Kids + Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt

Best Tips for Hiking with Kids + Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt

August 15, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

As a mom on-the-go with my kids, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to keep my kids happy while out and about. One of our favorite ways to connect as a family, and with nature (which we know is SO important for kids), is to go on a

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Sponsored Work Tagged With: clif kids, zbar

15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

August 14, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Fall leaves are the perfect tools for making fall leaf crafts with your kids. They’re abundant, and part of the fun is just collecting them! With so many different colors and sizes out there, the crafting possibilities are just endless! For those of you who don’t want to bring the outdoors

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Filed Under: Fall Tagged With: fall

Fine Motor Bug Activity for Preschoolers

Fine Motor Bug Activity for Preschoolers

August 7, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, Spring, Toddlers Tagged With: bug unit, bugs, fine motor, insects, preschool

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