Open Minds & Messy Hands
Baking soda + vinegar. A favorite in my house and a favorite of mine from childhood. The smell of vinegar still brings me back to elementary science fairs and building volcanoes out of mud in my backyard. The reaction between the two ingredients just never gets old. It’s the ultimate
Looking for activities for 1 year olds? You can find TONS of activities for toddlers and preschoolers to do from fun sensory play to fantastic busy bags. The only problem is that a lot of this awesomeness is not geared for one year olds. Toddlers and ‘1 year olds’
Who doesn’t love a good themed activity? Here are some of my kids’ favorites from this blog for Easter! Sensory egg dyeing, yummy party treats, and even edible play dough! I would love to hear which of these Easter activities for kids are your favorites! Easter Activities for Kids [Tweet
These baby-friendly sensory bags are baby, toddler & preschooler approved! 4 different ways to make simple sensory bags for all kids. Sensory bags are one of my favorite baby-friendly activities. They provide so much opportunity for exploration and can keep a baby occupied for quite a while! They are great
What better way to celebrate is there than with making some adorable rainbow crafts! Talking about rainbows is such a great way to help little ones learn their colors. Engaging kids in something fun really helps create those lasting connections. For kids who already know their colors, discuss the order of
Valentine’s Day is such a fun time for kids to exchange gifts and cards with one another! I love finding cute cards with cheesy sayings on them, I think it’s all part of the fun. I came up with these fun printable animal Valentine’s Day cards that have quite a few
Growing up in California, we very rarely got snow. When we did, it was so short-lived that we would quickly build a snowman and briefly play before running back inside and warming up with a cup of hot chocolate next to the fire. Now, living on the east coast, our
Are you looking for a super quick Christmas dessert that you can make with your kids? Look no further! These Christmas tree brownies are SUCH an easy treat and can be made completely homemade, or from a box (in our case). We were inspired by these from One Little Project. My
There are so many things that I love about the Christmas season. I love the lights, the sounds, the smells, and even the crispness in the air. Most of all, I love the family-fun activities. I’m a sucker for hot chocolate by a bonfire, or christmas light tours and visits
Make an indoor cranberry sensory bin for some simple science and cranberry sensory play with kids! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Sensory bins are excellent for language development, memory, fine motor skills and more! This cranberry and water sensory bin is simple to put together and easy for