Open Minds & Messy Hands
Starting seeds indoors is simple with these few tips and tricks. See how we planted a Mexican salsa garden indoors with kids. Gardening with kids is one of my favorite Spring activities to do at home. Spring is a season of rebirth and new growth, and starting seeds indoors while
This Oak Tree Life Cycle Printable story wheel and worksheet is the perfect way to show your child the entire life cycle of an oak tree. Combine learning and fun with this interactive life cycle. Teaching your child about nature and how it grows from start to finish is such
This salt and ice experiment encourages kids to do some critical thinking. A fun penguin themed STEM activity for kids using salt and water to melt ice. Playing with ice is such a fun way to engage in science fun with kids. Ice forms when a water freezes to
These 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 activities that
Tons of Earth Day science and sensory activities for kids. Including sensory bins, soil and recycling experiments, and sensory bottles. Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to talk about some of the ways our kids can contribute to leaving the world a better place for generations to come. This
Can you build a Peeps house? This Easter STEM challenge for big kids is perfect for the Spring. Using graham crackers and frosting, will the house stand? Building a house out of food can be an awesome way to create a STEM challenge that helps kids understand cause and effect
Jingle bells are so classic and fun for kids to play with during the holiday season. This jingle bells activity incorporates STEM learning and some fine motor practice through fun! Additionally, it provides kids with a nice sensory experience as well. RELATED: Jumping Jingle Bells Process Art *This post
There are so many activities for 1 year olds that pack early learning into fun and engaging play! From sensory activities for toddlers, to even arts and crafts, toddlers can play too! Toddler Activities including Art, Sensory and Fine Motor Play Sensory Activities for Toddlers Space Sensory Bag for Toddlers
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
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