Open Minds & Messy Hands
Sensory play is my favorite way to engage kids in learning. By engaging all of the senses, we process and remember information better. There are many Christmas sensory play ideas for kids, but often sensory play can be messy or contain small parts not suitable for babies and toddlers. But,
Sensory input is so important for kids. We learn best when all senses are engaged and kids who are able to engage in sensory play can receive calming effects almost immediately. For sensory seekers, it can feel nearly impossible to keep up with their demands (just yesterday, my daughter dumped
Q tip painting is such a fun process for young kids. It provides fine motor practice and can be much less messy than a traditional paintbrush. There are so many ways to use q tips to make Fall artwork, like these cute fall trees. Finding fun art activities for one
*This post is sponsored by Babblebox. All opinions expressed are my own. My kids love to help me cook in the kitchen. As a busy mom on-the-go, I need quick and easy meals for when they want to help. Simple dishes kids can help make include a lot of measuring,
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
Helping kids calm down can be incredibly challenging. If you are raising a spirited, intense, or sensory-seeking child, this can be even harder. This calm down squish ball has been awesome for us! From using a calm-down corner to practicing calming techniques, there are resources that can be of great help.
Learning letters and letter sounds can be difficult for some kids, especially if they process information better through hands on activities. Making a letter craft gives kids the opportunity to cut, color, pinch, use fine motor skills (and more) while learning about letters. Such a fun way to learn! This alphabet letter
We love doing STEM challenges in our house. From building bird nests to designing flying machines, this process encourages kids to explore, experiment, invent and imagine. I enjoy watching my kids go through the process of trying, improving, and trying again. In this STEM challenge, we build boats for Moana,
Kids love dinosaurs. Getting to be a paleontologist for a day is such a memorable experience for them! We recently had the opportunity to check out the new Dino Dig at the Liberty Science Center (which just happens to overlook the beautiful New York City skyline!) and it was too
Whenever I find little recyclables I have a hard time tossing them in the trash! One of our favorite ways to make kids crafts is to use recycled materials, find inspiration, and see what we can create. My son and I always comment that the tops of the applesauce pouches