Open Minds & Messy Hands
Get your printers ready! Here is our list of some of the best fall printables for kids around. From toddlerhood to early elementary education, and from reading to math to games and fun, we’ve got ya covered. Fall Printables for Kids for Extension Learning and Fun I write primarily about
Is there really anything cuter than little brothers and sisters dressed up for Halloween with some sort of theme? Here are some super adorable costume ideas for siblings and families…because why should just kids have all the fun? *This post contains affiliate links. For items purchased through these link, this
This army sensory bin celebrates all of our brave men and women. Check out how we make our colored sensory salts for the base of this bin! Three cheers for the red, white and blue! This army sensory bin celebrates the United States and all of the brave men
We LOVE pretend play in our house. Dress up, action figures, dolls…you name it. This DIY bird mask is the perfect way to create your own costume accessory for a little pretend play at home! Using recyclables as crafting materials I read once that if you are going to buy organic,
Big kids need quiet time too. Unplugged or ‘plugged’, there are a number of activities with brain-boosting power that kids can engage in that will offer down-time, creativity and imagination. The 5-9 age range can be a bit of a tough one to find activities for. Your kids are growing out
When we hear ‘back to school,’ we often think about school shopping, packing lunches, and homework. But what about the social and emotional well-being of the child? Addressing these aspects is just as important for ensuring a successful school year. In today’s evolving world, even adults are seeking ways to
Did you know that you can improve pincer grasp without a pencil? It’s true. There are plenty of fine motor activities that build the muscles in small fingers to help with future handwriting skills. Here are quite a few awesome ones to give little fingers a workout! Fine Motor Activities for
If you are a parent of a child who can’t sit still, one of your biggest concerns is most likely how they will fare in school. How will they sit for hours at a time without getting in trouble? Better yet, how will they do this and still be able
Did summer fly by where you are? Have you started back to school shopping yet? With a rising Kindergartener, we are in full back to school mode. We made our sensory bin, are acting out school scenes during our play, and of course…..are shopping. I mean I’m using this as
My kids LOVE to make spin art. The process is super fun, they are making amazing art, and it can keep them occupied for quite some time. However, when they are finished, I am left with gobs…and gobs…of beautiful little squares that are just way too gorgeous to toss. We’ve