Open Minds & Messy Hands
The Christmas season is upon us, and we have a lot of fun in store for you! The 12 Days of Blogmas is a really fun way to get excited about the upcoming holiday season, read some awesome articles (discover new blogs) and enter to WIN an amazing prize! Spoiler
These Christmas sensory sticks allow for exploration through the senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight, and, they are incredibly simple to put together! Engaging all the senses is a really fantastic way to promote learning through play. Hands-on play and the ability to really explore materials creates lasting
If you aren’t familiar with process art, the focus is on the process rather than the end result. Art allows for such an expression of self, for learning and for fine-motor skills. All of which, can be stifled when there is a focus on the end result. Don’t get me wrong,
With the decline of art being taught in many schools, it becomes increasingly important to teach art appreciation to kids at home. Doing this through hands-on activities is a really fun and engaging way to help kids connect with some famous works of art and artists. *This post contains affiliate
I am inundated with kids art, I just can’t keep it all…I know I shouldn’t be admitting that. So sometimes, I like to come up with a preserved kids art craft by repurposing it. I ALWAYS ask permission before cutting up artwork by asking if they would be willing to
My kids love the new Lion Guard show on Disney Junior. Zuka Zama! I have this thing about homemade cakes for birthdays. I recognize that a store-bought cake would most likely better match the desires of my kids on their birthday, but my mom always made us a homemade birthday
Kids need engaging content when learning to read. They need a story that they can connect with and the opportunity to have choices and variety when choosing books. Reading can be a challenge for some, but by having books that they really enjoy and can get immersed in, they are
We love process art and the opportunities for combining movement with art. Art is such a wonderful expression of self, and combining many of the senses in art really makes for a fun project. This sensory stomp painting combines almost all of the senses and creates some beautiful works of
If you walk down a toy aisle for babies, the sight and sounds can be quite overwhelming. Many of the toys require more batteries than all of the remotes in your house combined. While babies love a toy that talks or sings to them while they play, there is great
Fall is the perfect time to get outside as a family. From a walk in the woods to a bike ride on a cool day, there are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and the breathtaking fall foliage. Here are 11 simple family activities that you can do as a